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St. Francis, Kansas

Today we rode 70 miles through blistering heat (the bank said 106) and a stiff headwind to our final stop in Kansas. The riding went well, our hosts were again spectacular with dinner, and we got to bowl for free!

I'm writing from my phone now but I got pictures for when we get internet and stuff!

UPDATE 07/26/11: Found this in a word document: "

to st. francis

Today the riding was a little less exciting, but despite the lack of scenery and scorching heat it was another great day! The temperature reached 106F, and I rode pretty fast all day to try to beat the heat into town.  I finished the day with 71 miles of riding, watched the world cup game, showered and bought an outfit at the thrift store, ate, talked to Lauren, and bowled!

Early on I started with the “Hold Me Love Me” chore group, and Mark, but that group didn’t stay together for very long.  I ended up riding more quickly with Mark and Noah, and after a little while Tio and Mark and I took off.  Lunch was nice at about 36 miles, and I ate quick to head out with the first group.  Joe, Tio, Sarah G, Mark and I were the first out, but in a mile or so it was just Mark and I.  We were facing a pretty stiff headwind all day, but Mark and I set a nice even pace that we held for the next 35 miles straight.

We passed through two towns during the ride, distinguished from the landscape with towering grain elevators.  This northwestern part of Kansas has actually been the flattest."