Day 32 Chillicothe, MO to Kirksville, MO
While some of our folks heard a few firecrackers on the 4th, it was definitely not a roaring holiday for us. With the rain now out of our forecast, our 5 Jul 06 plan required us to ride about 80 miles across Missouri.
For all of us who thought that climbing was peculiar only to Colorado, Missouri gave a spirited wake up call. We actually climbed more vertical feet today 9~6000) than the day we ascended Mount Rose and the Sierras!
I rode about 40 miles today with Tim Trelfa as the two of us battled a 10 knot headwind and lots of hills. Tim is a strong biker and great coversationalist which helped in our fight with the hills.
Today was a wonder to behold with herds of horses and cows living large in verdant pastures. There has obviously been a lot of rain and sun here with fields full of crops--corn, wheat, beans, and other things which I cannot identify.
Along the way I saw two young deer playing tag, two giant eagles dining on a roadkill victim, a fox running for a culvert and some assorted dogs.
This countryside is genuinely inspiring. What a land of plenty we have with so many possibilities and opportunities. I feel so positive and optimistic just meandering through this blessed country.
After checking in, Tim and I headed a couple of miles into town for a milkshake and a little exploring. We saw a classic town square/courthouse with all the shops surrounding the town center. We then rode over to the campus of Truman State University and saw a school with a tremendous atmosphere for learning. Beautiful grounds and surroundings.
With dinner at the hotel at 6 pm and 100 miles to ride tomorrow, we continue to savor this grand adventure.
For all of us who thought that climbing was peculiar only to Colorado, Missouri gave a spirited wake up call. We actually climbed more vertical feet today 9~6000) than the day we ascended Mount Rose and the Sierras!
I rode about 40 miles today with Tim Trelfa as the two of us battled a 10 knot headwind and lots of hills. Tim is a strong biker and great coversationalist which helped in our fight with the hills.
Today was a wonder to behold with herds of horses and cows living large in verdant pastures. There has obviously been a lot of rain and sun here with fields full of crops--corn, wheat, beans, and other things which I cannot identify.
Along the way I saw two young deer playing tag, two giant eagles dining on a roadkill victim, a fox running for a culvert and some assorted dogs.
This countryside is genuinely inspiring. What a land of plenty we have with so many possibilities and opportunities. I feel so positive and optimistic just meandering through this blessed country.
After checking in, Tim and I headed a couple of miles into town for a milkshake and a little exploring. We saw a classic town square/courthouse with all the shops surrounding the town center. We then rode over to the campus of Truman State University and saw a school with a tremendous atmosphere for learning. Beautiful grounds and surroundings.
With dinner at the hotel at 6 pm and 100 miles to ride tomorrow, we continue to savor this grand adventure.
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