Owensboro to Sonora, Kentucky.
80 miles today on pleasant Kentucky back roads. Saw fields of corn, soybeans and some tobacco. After a surprisingly flat day yesterday the rolling hills began today. We are steadily moving towards the Appalachian mountains. Pat got chased by dogs again but by the time I went by they were tired out and just gave a half hearted effort.
Pat's back tire came apart today without a blowout. Not pleasant changing a tire in the hot sun with sweat pouring down.
I changed my rear tire two days ago when I noticed a significant tear. This morning I noticed a slice in my front tire. I put some super glue in the slice and hope it holds.
Our bikes are great but not necessarily touring bikes. Most touring bikes use wider, heavier tires. Our super skinny tires take quite a bit of punishment from the various road debris.
All in all, it was a good ride with the exception of the heat. Towards the end of today's ride, Rod would pop out of the van with ice cold water. We'd grab the bottle and drain it before we were out of sight of the van.
We finished in Sonora today but drove up to Elizabeth Town for a Motel. After a shower we drove to the Lincoln boyhood home and the Lincoln birthplace. Abe spent the first seven years of his life in Kentucky.
Great rib dinner at the Texas Outlaw.
Two more days to Berea and a break.
80 miles today on pleasant Kentucky back roads. Saw fields of corn, soybeans and some tobacco. After a surprisingly flat day yesterday the rolling hills began today. We are steadily moving towards the Appalachian mountains. Pat got chased by dogs again but by the time I went by they were tired out and just gave a half hearted effort.
Pat's back tire came apart today without a blowout. Not pleasant changing a tire in the hot sun with sweat pouring down.
I changed my rear tire two days ago when I noticed a significant tear. This morning I noticed a slice in my front tire. I put some super glue in the slice and hope it holds.
Our bikes are great but not necessarily touring bikes. Most touring bikes use wider, heavier tires. Our super skinny tires take quite a bit of punishment from the various road debris.
All in all, it was a good ride with the exception of the heat. Towards the end of today's ride, Rod would pop out of the van with ice cold water. We'd grab the bottle and drain it before we were out of sight of the van.
We finished in Sonora today but drove up to Elizabeth Town for a Motel. After a shower we drove to the Lincoln boyhood home and the Lincoln birthplace. Abe spent the first seven years of his life in Kentucky.
Great rib dinner at the Texas Outlaw.
Two more days to Berea and a break.
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