If the theme for yesterday was wind, then the theme for today has to be hills. But that is just fine. I would take these huge Missouri valley hills over a 25 MPH head wind any day, any time, any where. Period.
Wags and I got a jump on the crowd this morning by departing at 5:30 AM. As a recumbent rider, my up-hill pushes are much slower than all the road bikes around me. As an additional bonus to starting early, Wags was the very first cyclist to arrive at an amazing breakfast rest area, I was third, someone passed me during the last mile. The rest area was a chuck wagon where some local cowboys cooked up cowboy omelets and corn bread in dutch ovens. An added bonus for me was the chance to warm my feet by the camp fires after some incredible, but very chilly, downhill runs.
After the first breakfast stop, we had a nice stop at the Lode Star Casino in Fort Thompson. I say "nice" because I plugged a .50 slot machine with a Jackson and pulled out $50.00! A nice take for 10 minutes of "work". After eating another breakfast, we were ready to roll.
All we had left was a 30 mile straight north shot to Highmore. The terrain was moderately hilly with some challenging inclines, usually followed by a great decline. This was a nice short day with a 53 mile total, bringing us into Highmore by 12:30.
We spent the day doing laundry, having minor bike repairs made, buying replacement accoutrements, etc. The Grand Lodge here in Highmore is really very nice. It is brand new, and I'm not sure that we're the first people staying in this room. It was nice to be able to 'relax' and not rush around this afternoon.
We're off to eat at the on-site restaurant and then visit the bar.
Tomorrow's ride is a 63 mile leg to Huron. The weather sounds iffy with rain very likely. The wind could be a bugger again, but I doubt that it will rival Monday's wind.
Until then!!
Kyle & Wags.
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