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Day 9 took me out of Texas and into Oklahoma. Everything about today's ride was difficult. The roads, temperature, winds, and terrain were all working against me. There was a steady 20-25mph wind in my face, a cold rain, tons of hills, and (as Mark Glover warned) the Oklahoma roads are terrible (potholes and no shoulders). I was pretty whipped when I finally reached Boise City. The good news is that this part of the Oklahoma Panhandle is only about 35 miles wide and I've already biked over 20 of those miles. Things are looking up. The Weather Channel informs me that the winds will shift back to southwesterly tomorrow and that it will be warmer and sunny. I will enter into Colorado tomorrow and have great expectations take road conditions will improve. Also, today I reached the 600 mile mark which means that one third of the tour is completed. Seems like I just started. See the video for pictures of Days 8 & 9.
I know two stops you may want to make in NE. Don't miss Carhenge---at the town on Alliance, go over to State Hwy 87. It's just like Stonehenge, but instead of stone, it's CARS! Very whimsical!! Not far out of town, but worth a quick look. Then, just up the road in Chadron, be sure to see the Museum of the Fur Trade on the east side of town. Very good museum!!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, have fun and stay safe!! Great music!
Randy,
ReplyDeleteGet a chance, get a rest day in to unwind, chill out, and let that wind shift around for sure.
Mark
Wow! in one blog my husband plays one of my favorite songs and quotes one of my favorite characters, DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA! What Randy is yelling at the end of the video is "que no son gigantes, que son molinos!" for those of you who dont speak spanish (that is ok, nobody is perfect) allow me to explain. In a nutshell: Don Quijote and Sancho come to a field of windmills, which Don Quijote mistakes for giants. Don Quijote charges at one at full speed, while Sancho is trying to convince him that those are not giants but windmills (que no son gigantes, que son molinos) Don Quijote's lance gets caught in the windmill's sail, throwing him and Rocinante (his loyal horse) to the ground. Don Quijote assures Sancho that the same enemy enchanter who has stolen his library turned the giants into windmills at the last minute. Like Don Quijote, Randy is following his dream!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see who is the Knight of the White Moon
DeleteGood story!
DeleteAwesome video, Dad! Keep on keepin'on...
ReplyDeleteJust got the link from Susan and very sorry I missed the earlier miles. Thank you for your gift of sharing this great adventure--yours the sweat and ours the fun and pictures. EJ
ReplyDeleteI can't describe what I feel when I watch your videos. Your family must be very proud of you, we are. ME
ReplyDeletewe are! :)
Deleteditto:)
DeleteRandy,
ReplyDeleteGreat job, keep going. Hope Brian will meet you at the 600 miles target, so you have company the half of the trial.
Take good care of yourself.
Che
Bryan and Darlene will meet me at the 1200 mile mark around April 29.
DeleteWow! 600 miles already! We want to know if the b-day cake was made with beer? LOL (:
ReplyDeleteNo the birthday cake was only shaped like a frosty mug of beer. It was actually made out of cake. My family put a piece in the freezer and i'll get to eat it when I get back home.
DeleteThanks Liz for your explanation of the Don Quijote connection. Randy, what an inspiration you are! I live vicariously through you. May all your roads be downhill and the winds at your back.
ReplyDeleteThanks friend.
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