A 'short' 70 miles

Today was a short 70 miles. Unfortunately, all 70 of those were head into a 15+ mph wind. It was honestly pretty brutal. In many ways harder than any of our climbs. In fact, my average speed of just the time that I spent on my bike today was less than average speed of the entire amount of time that I spent between departure and arrival on our 120 mile day! (I hope that makes sense)

But we arrived and shortly after, we went out for an ice cream. We have been told that a chocolate shake is one of the best ways to recover after a long ride. Between the milk and all the great stuff that is in it and the chocolate to provide a bit of energy. Good excuse for some ice cream, I think.

Cooperstown, where we are staying tonight, has taken good care of us. The Pastor and his wife arranged for us to eat burgers and hot dogs at the pre-dinner to the county fair. (i'm not sure what else to call it). There were about 300 people there from the community, we got to talk to a few of them. It was pretty obvious that we were 'the bikers.'

This evening a few of us are just hanging out with the Pastor his wife and their 11 month old son.

Tomorrow is a really easy day. Only 39 miles to Page, ND. And it looks like the wind will be shifting back to the west!

Thanks for your prayers! By the way, my Achilles tendons are feeling great.