Day 23. Great Bend, Ks to McPherson, Ks

We just can't catch a break with the wind.  The final 35 miles of today's 65 mile ride was done against a wind that varied from a cross wind to a full blown head wind.

We reached our first Dairy Queen at mile 31.  There is still goodness in this Country.  Our entire group has been treated to DQ on several occasions, a couple of times by the store owners and once by a person that was totally impressed with our mission.

On the way we passed some very impressive gentlemen grazing in the fields.

We pushed on to the hotel where I immediately jumped into the whirlpool to help quiet the screaming legs.  

Dinner at Applebee's tonight (so much better than Pizza Hut).  The manager asked to take our picture (below) which she does each year.  Pictures left to right, standing are:  Tim, Stuart, Richard, Herm, Pierre, Barry, Chick, Alan; seated from left to right, me, Ross, Joann, Geoffery the XC14 family.

About 15 minutes after dinner the rain started.  The rain came down sideways as the wind was blowing about 30 mph.  I tried to capture the weather from my hotel room window.

 

Another 65 miles in store for tomorrow .  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for clear sky's and tailwinds.

I would love to here from you.

Best,

Michael