Yesterday I felt like a Tour De France speedster and today I was brought back to reality with an average speed of 13.5 mph.
We continue to go past mile upon mile of corn. Because the wind is so strong in the area there are lots of windmills popping up in the middle of the corn. Hundreds of these large machines.
Most are running. Some have been stopped because they are making people sick- from the noise, wind turbulence and a flicker that is caused when the sun is shining and the blades go around. Plus I am told the birds like to fly into them for some reason. I am sure that they will figure out solutions for all these issues - and should bring the farmers a good second income.
On the ride today there was a really mice farmer who likes to have us set up our sag stop on her property (does this every year it seems).
Very nice lady. Indicative of the kinds of people we have been meeting on our ride. Everybody is nice to us and congratulate us for doing the ride (but you know they must think we are crazy - perhaps like my blog readers as well).
At about mile 50 we encountered a bridge out - and the detour added another 10 miles. Everybody was beat from the 113 miler yesterday so the added miles were not welcomed. But what can you do but smile and gut it out.
We just checked into a Quality Inn near a large outlet mall. But with our "not to exceed" 35 lb luggage limit - I think most of us will pass on the shopping. Hopefully there is a bar nearby- I could use a beer.
One more day in Michigan and then on to Canada!
1 comment:
Ohhhhh Canada! Can not believe it. Time is flying by and you are almost in the final 5th if your ride. You are either going to sleep like rip can winkle when you return or... Head right back out and reverse direction!
Great stuff. I remain in awe.
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