Just the stats: 98 miles, 15.2 MPH average, rolling hills. Cumulative 2,771 miles. No flats today, eight in total. Sunny, 68 to 89 degrees, cooler day today. Rolling terrain, easier hills.
Today we continued on our journey through Ohio's back roads seeing small farms and lots of rural areas with small towns. We skirted the suburbs outside of Canton. More hills, lots of curves, and a route sheet that kept us on our toes all day to make all of the many twists and turns. As the ride went on the road flattened out and I was in my drops for long stretches. The wind was our friend today so I was cruising down the road going 20, 21 and 22 mph at times.
This is our third 100 mile day in a row so I was glad to get into it and stay focused.
In the morning we stopped at fudge shop in Canal Fulton (a small town). I had an apple fritter and coffee, which lifted my spirits and helped power me over a couple of hills.
It was cloudy for most of the day, so that helped to moderate the heat . We were sprinkled on a few times in the morning, that felt kind of refreshing! At the second SAG we learned it was raining 10 miles back. I decided to head out and try to beat the weather. It started sprinkling but nothing heavy. I went pedal to the medal for 22 miles to the hotel. It was fun AND I beat the weather.
No more Garmin info for the rest of the trip. The rough roads, especially from the past few days, beat my Garmin to death. I have to send it back get a replacement.
1 comment:
Even though the ride was rough, YOU made it in one piece. The "Garmin" can be replaced. Keep pedaling - I think the best scenery is just around the next bend.
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