Author: bwaters@barbarajwaters.com
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Day 28
Title: Day 28: Rolling Hills and Friendly Faces Today’s ride took us from Chillicothe to Kirksville, covering 75.4 miles. The landscape was dominated by mile after mile of rolling hills, making for a physically demanding but visually rewarding journey. The endless fields of corn and sprawling farms provided a scenic backdrop, highlighting the vast agricultural…
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Day 27
Rain, Rollers, and a Warm Welcome in DeKalb This morning at breakfast, I had the privilege of meeting Richard Lowder, a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. Richard, a 1st Marine Division Infantry Platoon leader from Albemarle, North Carolina, shared his story with me. He has PTSD and expressed how much our meeting meant to him. Encounters…
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Day 26
Title: Day 26: From Topeka to St. Joseph – A Day of Simple Pleasures Today was a straightforward but fulfilling day as we cycled from Topeka, Kansas, to St. Joseph, Missouri, covering 89 miles. After the excitement of reaching our halfway point yesterday, today offered a more relaxed pace, filled with simple joys and iconic…
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Day 25
Day 25: Rolling Hills, New Friends, and Sweet Treats – Emporia to Topeka Today’s ride from Emporia to Topeka, Kansas, covered 59 miles and marked two significant milestones: our last day in Kansas and the halfway point of our entire trip. It’s hard to believe we’ve come this far, and the journey has been nothing…
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Memorial Day
Today, Memorial Day remains a time for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It is a day to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and to cherish the liberties and opportunities that they have secured for us. And as I continue my journey across America, I carry with me…
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Day 22
Great Bend to McPherson – Celebrating Milestones and Honoring Veterans Today’s journey from Great Bend to McPherson, KS, covered 64 miles and marked a significant milestone—I have now completed 1,500 miles of this incredible cycling adventure! The sense of accomplishment is immense, but what made today truly special were the sights and sentiments along the…
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Day 19
From the Heartland to the Land of Oz: Cycling Adventures on Day 18 Day 18 of our cycling expedition was a day of discovery and wonder as we journeyed from Guymon, Oklahoma, to the Kansas border. From vast wheat farms to unexpected encounters, our day was filled with memorable experiences and exciting discoveries along the…
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Day 18
Day 18 of our cross-country cycling expedition tested our endurance and determination. We braved the windswept plains of Dalhart, Texas, and pushed on to the welcoming embrace of Guymon, Oklahoma. Crossing into our fifth state, we were enveloped in the familiar rhythm of the road, with the horizon, wind turbines, and miles of open road…
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Day 16
Desert Delights and Route 66 Revival: Day 16 from Las Vegas to Tucumcari Amidst the desert landscape, we encountered a surprising oasis in the form of American Legion Post 19, a beacon of camaraderie and community in the middle of the desert. It was a welcome respite from the open road, offering a chance to…
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Day 15
Milestones and Memories: Day 15 from Santa Fe to Las Vegas Day 15 of our cycling odyssey marked a milestone as we crossed the 1000-mile mark, a testament to our endurance and determination. Our route took us from the heights of Glorieta Pass, a challenging climb at 7570 feet, to the historic sights of Las…
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