Today we rode 91 miles. The first 40 or so were super easy; we had a wind at our backs and made great time. After that, we got a taste of what was to come: stiff wind and a boring highway with a really crappy shoulder. This is apparently what the locals call “West Dakota”; it still has a very conservative, republican feeling, with lots of ranching and farming. I can’t say this is my favorite part of the country nor my favorite ride.

And, apparently, it’s pronounced “Haver”.

Also, I learned that I don’t like a sleeping pad that has too much padding. Nice and firm for me.

My right achilles tendon is starting to really bother me. I have it wrapped now.