Tailwind was gone but only a light head wind, so no big deal. I started day back at same gas station as yesterday to charge my phone. Then I headed out feeling pretty good about the day as I had my tent poles, and stomach was good to go as well. Eleven miles north of […]
The day started off awesome as I headed out of Mitchel and went to the Corn Palace. The only corn palace that I’m aware of…
Nearly a perfect day. Mid 60’s, little to no wind, slightly overcast with frequent sun sightings and easy road with wide shoulder and paved. Went 72 miles at close to 15 mph average. I expected today to be long and hard, and due to the wind cooperation – or should I say lack of wind […]
Big day…rode out of Rock Valley Iowa in 50 degree sunshine and started a 30 minute climb into the wind. The reward on the other side was a thrilling 35 mph downhill into a new state – South Dakota!