Just the stats: 40 miles, 20.4 MPH average, mostly flat land now with rolling hills, cumulative 1,315 miles. No flats today, eight in total. Sunny, 65 to 70 degrees. Tailwind all the way!
What a difference a day makes. We flew into Liberal, KS today. It was a short 40 mile day on a smooth road - I was done in less than two hours.
Instead of endless feed lots, we passed by endless fields of wheat. AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN. No kidding! It was so beautiful. The road kill is changing too- pheasant and armadillo were added to the snakes, skunks and birds.
We rode through Hooker, OK, where the Chamber of Commerce is capitalizing on the town's name. We entered Kansas (and the wind picked up a bit). We had lunch and then went to explore Dorothy's house and the Land of OZ. It was so bad it was funny!
Speaking of tornadoes - there are some professional storms chasers here in the hotel!! Argh!
Here is my Garmin info: http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2888430
I am going to sign off now. Thunder and lightning are brewing and I don't want to loose power before I finish today's blog.
Tomorrow is 83 miles to Dodge City KS.
Tom
4 comments:
Deraest Tom,
We sure are enjoying our ride along side of you. We feel the wind, the aches and pains, the joy and the beauty of God. Such an exhilerating experience! Thanks for sharing.
Love from the Areu family
As I remember it Dorothy did sing part of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" while she was swinging.
One of the things that is so charming about Kansas is all the road kill.
Stay safe.Keep smiling.
Hi Tom,
I can hardly wait to get to work each day so I can read your story about the previous day's events. What a wonderful experience you're having and Mike and I are enjoying it along with you, although not as close up and personal. It's amazing how far you've come and all the sights you've seen. We pray for you and your group everyday and will be anxious to hear more about your stories when you return. Godspeed! Psalm 24:1
Love, Rita & Mike
Go Tom, go! It's tons of fun living vicariously through you on this trip. Watch out for twisters!
--Doug, Anne, Emma, & Bea
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