Indiana Cycling Tour




		*Don Feidner*




		Last Update: 5 June 2015


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	First official day of cycling. The fog rises on a small lake in central Indiana where I spent the night. And so the trip begins. Early in the morning, it was only about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. (17 Celsius) - perfect for cycling. By 4 p.m., the temperature had reached 92 F (34 C) and I looked for a cold glass of ice water. This nostalgic part of my journey took me to a cemetery where parents were buried. Afterwards, I visited the Twin Springs cemetery, where my sister, Karen Sue, was buried in an unmarked grave.

		Der erste offizieller Tag der Radtour. Der Nebel schwebt über einem kleinen See, wo ich die Nacht verbracht hatte. Und so beginnt die Reise. Früh morgens war es nur 17 Grad - perfekt für Radeln. Aber um 16 Uhr war es schon 34 Grad und ich wollte ein kaltes Glas Wasser. Dieser nostalgischer Teil meiner Tour brachte mich zu einem Friedhof, wo meine Eltern begraben sind. Danach ging ich zu den “Twin Springs” Friedhof, wo meine Schwester, Karen Sue, in einem unmarkierten Grab begraben war.


	To the left is the grave of Fannie Harris, my great grandmother, behind it is the unmarked grave site of my sister, Karen Sue. To the right, the “shelf” where my parents were laid to rest. Links is das Grab meiner Urgrossmutter, dahinter das unmarkiertes Grab meiner Schwester, Karen Sue. Recht liegen meine Eltern in einem überirdischen “Regal”.

		Here’s an interesting piece of history. My cousin, Damon, showed me the grave of my great great grandfather, Jacob Sheppard -- a soldier in the civil war. Along with my sister, he was buried in the Twin Springs Cemetery Hier ist noch etwas interessantes. Mein Cousin, Damon, zeigte mir das Grab meines Ur-Ur-Grossvater, Jacob Sheppard -- ein Soldad im Bürgerkrieg Amerikas. Wie meine Schwester wurde er im Twin Springs Cemetery begraben.

Covered Bridge in Highland Park in Kokomo, Indiana - why covered? To protect the road surface in the cold winter months.

Brücke mit Dach in Highland Park in Kokomo, Indiana . Warum mit Dach? --um die Strasse zu schützen in den extrem kalten Winter Monaten.

Fletcher and Boon - constant companions of my uncle and aunt.

Fletcher und Boone - ständige Begleiter meines Onkels und Tante.

My uncle Jack playing with the dogs on the hammock.

Mein Onkel Jack spielt mit den Hunden auf der Liegematte.

“Me too” says Fletch, begging for an M&M! Betty smiles at his antics

“Ich auch” sagt Fletch, als er um eine M&M bettelt.
Die Tante Betty lächelt nur.

What’s in Indiana?

Miles and miles of cornfields and soybean fields - food for pigs and cows and, of course, people. On my first long day of cycling, I rode over 70 miles past hundreds of farms. The people are very friendly in this state.

Was gibt’s in Indiana?

Ein Kilometer nach dem anderen mit Maisfelder und Soyabohnen Felder - Fütter für Schweine, Rind, und, natürlich, auch für die Leute, die hier wohnen. Die Leute hier in Indiana sind äusserst freundlich.

The house in Forest, Indiana, where I spent the first few years of my life. The Post Office in the town hasn’t changed in 60 years.

Das Haus, wo ich die ersten Jahre meines Lebens verbrachte. Die Post hat sich in 60 Jahren nicht verändert.




		Green Heron on a lake Grüner Heron am See


	Great Blue Heron on a post. To the right, the wing spread is estimated at 6 feet. Grosser Blauer Heron auf einem Pfosten. Rechts merkt man, dass die Flügel eine Breite von etwa 2 Meter haben.



							Where there’s food, there’s fun! Family reunion at Jack’s place. Familienfeier bei meinem Onkel.







					In love with Madison!


	Lady Betty

Leaving Edgewood Place

on my way South!




		Above: The house where I used to live in Tipton, Indiana - 1962 Left: The Tipton County Courthouse in the City Square

Soy bean field and soy beans ready for harvesting.

Soyabohnen Felder und Soyabonen, die bereit sind, zum pflücken.

Above: Morning Glories Adorn the Fields

Left: Grain Bins in the Country

Marion and Donna Potts at their Home

Two of many people, who provided me with food and water on my journey.

Right: Enjoyable road for cycling in southern Indiana. The leaves are just beginning to fall.

Rechts: Schöne Straße zum Radeln in Süd Indiana. Die Blätter fangen jetzt an zu fallen.

Typical Farm in Indiana - Typischer Farm in Indiana.

Old House in the Country in Indiana

Greensburg Courthouse, Indiana

Amish Country - Pendleton, Indiana

Check out the Aspen Tree in the Courthouse Roof

There’s no question who this town was named after.

Probably named after Mühlhausen in Germany

Sunrise near New Marion, Indiana




				Bridge over the Ohio River looking into Indiana from Kentucky



		Wild Turkeys in Clifty Falls Park, Madison, Indiana Wilder Truthahn 3x


		Breakfast with my Cousin, Jan, in Madison, Indiana



	Clifty Falls Trail, Madison, Indiana



Bridge over the Ohio from Indiana to Kentucky


	Misty Morning near Madison, Indiana

CIMG1479 my cousins Mark, Mike, Jan, Chris

A few of my cousins, Mark, Mike, Jan, Chris in Clarksville, Indiana

My Brother, Larry, decided to ride along with me. But all good things must come to an end. Below, cramps prevented him from riding further. I’m truly amazed that he made it 50 kilometers without significant training.

Charlotte (my cousin’s wife) with Butterfly, Clarksville, Indiana

Below: In Darmstadt, Indiana

In Germany, Darmstadt is only 30 minutes from my home.




		Bike Trail on the Ohio River in Evansville, Indiana Click here to continue on to Kentucky


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