Saturday, July 9, 2011

Day 2 - Clara City, MN

Miles:  55.60        Average speed:  9.09         Max Speed:  17.51

55.60 miles are too many for the second day with a heavy rig.

I'm glad I didn't try for Cora City; it's in Luxembourg.  I had better learn how to use the GPS.

Fewer hills than yesterday but the road shoulder is horrible and it was windy.

It's so hot I had to pull into folks' yards and beg water and shade.  They were very gracious and motorists for the most part very accommodating.

Big wind & rain this morning early - blew the tent about 20 feet.  I had just crawled out.

Staying in a little motel in Clara City tonight. 


Planning to ride to Dawson tomorrow and then take the next day off.

Thank you for all the messages & encoragement - I'm going to need it.

3 comments:

  1. Looks like a great spot, wish I was there. Average speed of 9--must have been windy! Glad you're taking a day off soon. Don't overdo it!

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  2. What a classic motel sign. Love it. Glad you are out of the heat and getting a chance to recover. Accuweather is predicting 88 for tomorrow with a 'Real Feel' of 104. Monday's prediction is for slightly cooler weather. Maybe tomorrow would be a good "off day". Take care!

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  3. Crummy road conditions sure do put a damper on things. I'm glad that you are taking a day off and getting a little respite especially from the heat. Take care and stay hydrated!

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