We were on the blue dot, headed east.
Our ride went well and we are all pretty relaxed and comfortable on our bikes after more than two weeks. The aches and pains (and sore butts) are subsiding. We came into town facing East Southeast winds at 19 mph and were able to keep our speed up.
Surprisingly, we have been able to find some really nice coffee shops and good beer in these small towns. The people are very friendly and interested in our adventure.
While mostly green fields, we passed some petroleum producing areas today, which were interesting.
In McPherson, Kansas, the town was named after a Civil War General. In addition to a statue of the Union General, the town had a beautiful courthouse and great coffee shop.
Tomorrow, we turn a little north and look forward to some tailwinds.
Seems like you guys are having a blast seeing the country and bumping into friendly folks. Hopefully the rain is behind you and the sun greets you as you pedal forward.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ro....we sure are having fun and eating well. We got rained on (a little) for the fifth day in a row.
DeleteIs Kansas wider than Texas??? So much fun to follow your trip daily!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelley.....it is big, but nothing like three weeks in Texas. We are having fun.
Deleteyeah! I can see comments again. And yes let's get a move on, you've got all day, I think too many coffee and doughnut breaks? ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are a tough taskmaster. We upped it to sixty miles today because we are all scared of you 😨
ReplyDeleteEvery time I go up a hill now, or ride into the wind, I will try to not complain.
ReplyDeleteIt's okay....I complain about the hills and rain all the time.
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