Things are all relative on this Big Ride Across America. After riding over 95 miles both of the last two days, 70-some miles seems like a short day!
We left Pierre (remember, you should say "peer") about 7:00 this morning, and had our only climb of the day getting out of the Missouri River valley. Here's a view of the capital building as we were leaving the city.
The rest of the ride to Miller was flat. Then flatter. And when the sun came up, it was hot. Then hotter. Add in a headwind, and it makes for a long, flat, hot, windy ride.
Barb and Brendan (from Virginia):
Today's ride was along a straight flat road, with fields of corn, wheat, and other crops on either side. I felt like I was definitely in the breadbasket of the nation. Unfortunately, it was like today was baking day, and someone left the oven on!
I'm riding across South Dakota
on my way now to west Minnesota
when it's hotter than hell
what I dream would be swell
'd be a tall, ice-cold glass of cream soda
Our dinner was at a local restaurant, and we had much to celebrate. Happy 21st Birthday, Chad!
Happy 52nd Birthday, Janet!
Janet is showing all of us her amazing ability to walk across a room on her hands!
Downtown Miller on a Tuesday evening.
4 comments:
Poetry ... don't quit your day job!
I am still amazed you can find the energy to write after all of that.
I saw your smile in another blog too.
You'll come back wanting to ride across the state everyday! hahaha... stick in there mom! We miss you and hope you're doing well :) Half way! YAY!
Good to hear that you're still in good spirits.
Keep up the good work and blogging. Always enjoy hearing about your adventures.
Love,
~fe
You guys are such a talented bunch mom! LOL! (In reference to Jane walking across the room on her hands... hehehe)
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