We traveled 112 miles with around 4500 feet of climbing at about 17 mph. The roads ziged and zaged through Oklahoma farm and ranch country south of Oklahoma City. For some reason the car on were less kind in Oklahoma than in previous states. Maybe it was just a bad day for them.
This was a straight forward day of cycling. We pulled into the rest stops every 25 or so miles and pulled right out. No museums to view, today. Temperatures hovered in the low 80's, and we had a slight head or cross wind. Hard to tell sometimes.
Jerry and I enjoyed riding with Jim and Gerry. Two of the older gentleman on the ride. Very experienced cyclist, with years and years of wisdom. Not to mention the legs and stamina to put us to shame on these long distance rides. We hung with them though, and enjoyed the conversation about other transcontinental rides that they had done.
Steve picked up a flat tire, but we think it was a defect in the tube rather than a puncture through the tire itself. So Steve has had two flats, I have had one, and Jerry none so far.
That is much better than many of the riders. Some individuals have had greater than 15 flats already.
Tomorrow is a similar day, prior to Mondays grueling 10,000 foot day. The most difficult 50 miles in the US, according to some PAC riders.
My pictures won't upload here because of the difficult Wi Fi. Thanks for your prayer and support. My legs are improving, and my bike is holding together, and we are over half way now!
2 comments:
I've gotta get out my map. I had no idea there'd be that kind of elevation down there. Congrats on passing the 1/2 way mark!
Just think what your biker legs will look like when you reach Georgia! All the people at spinning class will be jealous!!!!!!!!
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