We had heard rumors about the winds in Kansas, but until today, we hadn't experienced them. I actually had to shift into an easier gear while going downhill because of how strong the wind was. We only did a 70-mile day today, but it felt longer because of how hard we had to work.
In other news: We did our first century yesterday! 105 miles, to be exact, with no backtracking. We rolled into Oberlin, KS, around 9PM and celebrated by checking into a motel and passing out. No camping.
Two nights ago, in Concordia, KS, we stayed in a fire station. This was actually the perfect place for the five of us, because it offered all the comforts of staying in a home (laundry, a kitchen) without the feeling that you were putting someone out. We stayed up late talking to the firefighters, and passed out in two of the empty bedrooms in the station. Pretty ideal.
We are currently 12 miles from the Colorado border, and will be in Denver by Saturday night. I'm psyched for civilization and bars that stay open past 10PM.
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Of course Kansas winds are strong--haven't you seen The Wizard of Oz?? Miss you Heathie, be safe!
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