Day 12: Mammoth Spring,MO to Mountain Grove,MO
The Story of Day 12..........
Miles Ridden: 74
Temperature: 89 degrees
Wind: I'm not exactly sure on the mph....but it was strong and in my face the entire day. Punishing at times.
Terrain: Hills, Hills, and more Hills. They just kept comin'
Road Shoulder: A large amount of room to ride
Word that describes today: difficult
YES!: I am wearing the same bike clothes that I did yesterday.
NO!: These clothes have not been washed this week.
MAYBE: I might wear them tomorrow (In my opinion, the bright yellow shirt is key for visability when you're riding solo.)
The two spellings of the state I'm in: "Missouri" and "Misery"
Songs stuck in my head: "My Savior"-Aaron Shust "I remember you"-SKid Row "Small Town"-JCM "1974"-Amy Grant
Highlight of the day: Meeting WISCONSIN native Chris Reineck, owner of West Plains Cyclery. (see picture above)
Scripture for today: Phil. chapter 4
Quote of the Day: "I probably could have a picked a route across the U.S. that is a little less hilly." -Tom Rand
SUMMARY OF TODAY.......
I have to admit that I am wiped out. I probably could have hydrated a little bit better today. I'll also admit that there's no part of me that wanted anything to do with my Specialized Sequoia Elite today. Riding was pure agony at times. But in a 49-day bike trip, I knew that there would be days like this......so it's alright. The highlight of today definitely was a "highlight." I am very grateful that I had the chance to meet Chris Reineck, owner of West Plains Cyclery in West Plains,MO. He took care of me in a BIG-TIME way. My bike has been shifting on its own the last few days.....Chris helped take care of the problem. In addition, he gave me tubes for my trailer tire as well as additional bike tubes and energy bars......FREE OF CHARGE. But even more than the free stuff, I really had a great time chatting with Chris about Wisconsin, bicycles, and life. If I did not have to get to Mountain Grove, I probably would have stayed longer to hang out. Chris is a great guy.
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