TenLinks Bike Across America
Daily Log

Day 19 - Crossing the Mississippi

After yesterday's beating, I pulled out this morning a little gingerly. But as it was, I needn't have worried. The legs felt surprisingly good and fresh. The morning was cool (mid 40s) but I was quickly on my way and comfortable. Many cyclists wear bulky jackets but I usually dress light and depend on my exertion to warm me up. I love the way cool air feels against me after a good pace creates a warm inner glow.

The open road beckons, CR K in Missouri going east

I came to the edge of Missouri rather quickly. The town of Canton has the longest running ferry across the Mississippi. There is a bridge a few miles up the road that most cars and trucks take, but this ferry still takes vehicles that either want to shave few miles off their journey--and the occasional cyclist that wants a more novel experience. The Mississippi is wide at this point and the ferry takes about 10 minutes to cross.

All day with no rain. What a day!

Silver Streak awaits her turn on the ferry. It looks small but the ferry took on a 80,000 lb tractor trailer and had room left over.

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