Tour de USA | Stage 23 McPherson, KS 65 miles

What a difference a day makes!  The scenery is pretty much the same, but it is getting a little greener, and some more hills.  Look at my new favorite website info below.  I only had a headwind for 6% of today versus 91% yesterday, AND the headwind was less than 1 mph, so no big deal, where as yesterday we were averaging 21+ mph headwinds.  The temps were mild as well.  The hardest thing we had today was finding a lunch spot on a Sunday before noon.  We finished around 11:50 with our relatively short 65 mile ride today.  

The big news is that we hit 1500 total miles today!!!

Here I am in the front of the paceline. Picture credit to my friend, Diane from NYC.

Here is a nice building in one of the cities/towns that we rolled through.  I think it was the public square building, housing a lot of public services, and library.


Below is the SAG stop today, I am the one in the middle with the colorful jersey.

Here is Tom leaving a SAG, and me being silly and taking his picture.  He had some pecan pies for us at SAG today.  We were very happy with this snack.


One of my friends/fraternity brothers/health nut/engineer turned lawyer/ nutritionist (Jim C.) has been on me about my eating too many carbs and not enough protein. So I ordered a roast beef sandwich with provolone and horseradish for my after ride lunch, and sent him a picture.  He said too many carbs, not enough protein.  LOL, I am trying.  I then went to a local ice cream shop and had a double scoop and some chocolate milk.  More protein! :)



Due East today, 1 more riding day tomorrow to Abilene, then a rest day.

Check out my speed today, I can average a much higher speed with no wind!!

Here is the video for today: Check out Tour de USA | Stage 23 McPherson, KS 65 miles  https://www.relive.cc/view/1615468072

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