Not too bad for an ugly day. I woke at 4:00 am and it looked dry outside but then again it changed. At 6 the rains came. I moved the bike under the awning and checked the tires. I added a couple of pounds of air to each and packed to ride in the rain for much of the day. I was only planning to put in 250 miles since I am running ahead of schedule. It was 67 degrees and would warm up into the 70’s but the rain stayed with me. It was a relaxing day since I enjoy riding in the rain. I actually felt great as was planning to go on to 300 miles but as I rounded a turn in Mankato, MN a shelf cloud with high winds was approaching. The weather station had warned of severe storms in the afternoon so as I looked around there appeared a Comfort Inn that just opened. Like an omen so there you have it, it is now laundry day! I also managed to get in a Jacuzzi and swim.
And the winds kept coming so I am glad to be out of it. I have to admit it that the cross-winds have inflicted pain on my rib cage but Advil seems to be helping.
Tomorrow it will be colder in the low 50’s with a high in the mid-60’s, perfect weather for a long day. I am back on the 2 lane roads and so far just a bunch of wind turbines. Don’t know what the winds will bring. I am expecting around 18 mph.
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