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Day 16

Finishing amidst the crash and bang of a flash flood.

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Day 15

Wind.

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Day 14

Fun #2- Wind, Storm clouds, Terrible Pavement

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Day 13

When Google Maps leads me astray.

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Day 12

Where wind, hills, and fatigue defeat me.

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Day 11

Sinister weather and a second flat tire.

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Day 10

More than halfway done! Oklahoma is a hidden secret garden of American beauty.

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Day 9

It rained, I rode, the scenery went on and on…. Actually this stretch of America is gorgeous!

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Day 8

where I see how far I can get on just oatmeal and waffles and go sightseeing in Springfield, MO

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Day 7

More hills, the some rain, then a mojito

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REST DAY!

Finally, a rest day! It turns out this would be the only one.

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Day 6

The day before my first, and only, rest day. I stopped minimally, took few photos, and just grinded out all the hills.

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Day 5

A giant bridge, a giant arch, some giant steps, and my tired tired legs. I may be loosing it.

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Day 4

You can go a long way on Coke and Swedish fish.

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Day 3

Bloomington, IL is a town dedicated to fitness and biking. And, look at my gear!

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Day 2

First flat tire, a 30ft fiberglass Muffler Man, and 90 miles of butt fatigue.

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Day 0 + 1

A red-eye, poor fitting gear, my first bike in 6 years, and the yawning chasm of 1,200+ miles. That’s how adventures start!