Nowheresville to nowheresville

        Nothing but flat farmland and giant silos. Sixty miles with a vicious crosswind combined by the back wash from on coming trucks, hauling combines and grain, made for a strenuous day.  Kansas has about as must visual interest as a blank piece of paper. 

       One local rancher asked, " Why do you cyclists bicycle ride across the country?"

Good question. One, there is the challenge of accomplishing something physically and mentally demanding; two, it is a wonderful way to experience our country, both the landscape and the people. And three, it is a excellent way to be alone and think. Withdrawing from the daily grind clears the mind and enables me to look at life from a different perspective.  The rancher appeared satisfied with my answer and my passion.

      Tomorrow the wind is predicted to be from the east to northeast.  It could be a slow grind to my next stop.  Terrific!