TenLinks Bike Across America
Daily Log

Day 16 - A Rest Day

This was the first and only rest day of the trip. And there was a lot to be done.

Breakfast wasn't the usual shovel-it-all-in at the buffet, which is what I normally do so I can stay pedaling longer without needing a break. Today was just 2 small bagels, yogurt, juice and coffee.

Bike cleaning followed thereafter. The bike was covered with road grime from two days of rain riding. I also oiled the chain and the shifters.

I did a little bike ride around town just to keep things limber. It was a leisurely 22 miles around town. I didn't wear my heart rate monitor and stopped several times to snap pictures of flowers, the state capitol and so on. I tried not to tax myself at all and was even passed by a local biker.

I rented a car to get food, recovery snacks, vitamins, batteries, bike supplies, and more. I had made a fairly long list in the last couple of days for when I'd have time to shop. It was quite a luxury to have an automobile. I was going 35 mph into the wind with out any problem!

I also managed to do the laundry but had to rush to return the rental car. I missed the 6PM closing and without a drop off slot or another local office, I have to leave the keys at the hotel and trust that they will be able to take care of things. With that little snafu, I only had time to get some fast food for dinner.

The day went fast. It's already 10PM--I better get ready for bed.

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