Today was a memorable day for several reasons. Most importantly because Jake passed the 1000 miles mark today as we came near our destination for this day.
Actually we are now at 1,003 miles since leaving Bardstown, Kentucky on the 24th of May. This picture of Jake was taken at the time his odometer turned 1,000 miles since leaving home.
The day was also memorable because we have now ridden four days in a row over 60 miles each day. We will not easily forget this day because of the riding conditions.
It was 98 degrees today with sun all day long. However, it was the wind that we will not forget. The wind was out of the south and southwest in excess of 20 miles per hour with unpredictable gusts of 40 mph.
The highway we rode on was quite busy at times with many semi’s almost blowing us off the road and some drivers coming to close at 75 mph.
It was a very precarious and dangerous situation, trying to ride a loaded bicycle, which is a balancing act in and of itself, while being hit with 20 to 40 mph side winds, all the time watching for passing and oncoming vehicles.
We rolled out of Larned, KY at 7:50 am and into Ness City after 5:00 pm. It was a long, hard, hot day. But, Jake did very, very well.
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That road out of Larned was TERRIBLE! I think that was the closest we came to getting hit so far. They drive that road like there is a shoulder but there's not one. Passing so close by us, and that terrible wind. We were so glad to turn and head toward Rush Center. We are in Lacrosse now, a bit off route but worth it. Tell Jake we said WOW about his 1000 miles!!! Congrats to you both!
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