Another challenging day. My estimation is that it was more challenging the
yesterday. Based upon the elevation maps, the next several days will be
more challenging.
Like yesterday, to reach our overnight destination we needed to tackle a
big climb that was 4 miles from town. This hill about did me in. Perhaps
it was the fact that we had already logged 70 miles, had 3 big climbs, and
we were pedaling in the late afternoon heat. I was beat. Unfortunately
the first hill tomorrow is allegedly worse than the last one today. These
hills may do me in yet.
Because Bevinsville has no designated camping areas we had to stop a the
first place we saw with potential camping space. We got lucky and found a
green space near a business which offered a hose for showering at a home
nearby. It was so novel for the home owner that the owner memorialized the
event with a picture. We also befriended another neighbor that provided
ice cold water for our bottles, some gatorade and lots of pleasant
conversation. She (Sheryl Dennis Johnson) wants Kyle to befriend her on
Facebook. He was very gracious for her hospitality, given that the hose
water was laced heavily with sulfur. In short it would have made terrible
drinking.
Two things I've noticed in my two days of riding: I) the drivers are
extremely courteous and patient. Unlike my commutes home from work this
summer, when I would routinely be served with a one fingered salute, this
has yet to happen here. Given the difficulty for vehicles to pass safely
in this portion of the US, I find this amazing. The second thing, which
was confirmed by our neighbor tonight, is nearly everyone packs a gun in
their car. I'm not sure how these are connected, but I'm sure I don't want
to find out.
Lastly, after the end of our ride today, Kyle went running. Oh, to be
young again. Unfortunately, he had the same problems with dogs as we've
had on bikes. On two occasions, Kyle had to turn around because of
threatening dogs in his path. In short these KY towns are not outdoor
active friendly.
A note from the blog poster (Vicki): Pictures will resume when Kyle gets a phone to replace the one that fell in the cooler. Andrea has generously offered to give him her old phone and I will have it activated when I get to Raleigh. Until then there will be only emails from Dick to post.
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