Another day through the Ohio country side, and what the heck, might as well do three centuries in Ohio. This wasn't planned, but we had acue sheet with 74 mile marker instructions. Many of us missed one or more turns that added miles...just what we needed. When I got to the Niles Marriott I had 98 miles and figured I might as well ride around for two more miles. So, this makes century number ten...about one every three days on the tour, and three consecutive.
Everyone was tired today, but the weather broke and we dodged thunder storms. I got sprinkled on off and on during the day, but was able to avoid the rain. We are under a sever storm watch now. The farmers are hoping for rain.
The county side is impressive with big farm buildings, fields of corn and wheat, diary's, and huge stately homes. It looks like people are escaping from the cities and building estates in the country side. Interesting! Terry has been checking home prices and found one can purchase a nice country home for $30,000 to $100,000. A 3500+ SF large home on three acres can be had for $300,000. Deals to be had in Ohio.
We had a performance data point from yesterday. At our 75 mile rest stop, yesterday, a bunch of riders went in a convenience store and got large high energy Full Throttle/Monster Drinks...very high caffeine and sugar. I had my standard regular Coke. They all got revved up and flew up the hills. The problem for some was they couldn't revved down. Randy arrived with his heart racing and had trouble getting it down. Terry couldn't get to sleep last night. The docs think that one needs a good caffene tolerence to take those drinks that make your hair stand up.
Tomorrow we are off to Erie, PA, 89 miles, and our last rest day.
Stats: 100 miles, 16 mph avg, 2600' climbing, 10th century of trip, 0 -15 mph tail winds, 70 - 80 deg temps.
Everyone was tired today, but the weather broke and we dodged thunder storms. I got sprinkled on off and on during the day, but was able to avoid the rain. We are under a sever storm watch now. The farmers are hoping for rain.
The county side is impressive with big farm buildings, fields of corn and wheat, diary's, and huge stately homes. It looks like people are escaping from the cities and building estates in the country side. Interesting! Terry has been checking home prices and found one can purchase a nice country home for $30,000 to $100,000. A 3500+ SF large home on three acres can be had for $300,000. Deals to be had in Ohio.
We had a performance data point from yesterday. At our 75 mile rest stop, yesterday, a bunch of riders went in a convenience store and got large high energy Full Throttle/Monster Drinks...very high caffeine and sugar. I had my standard regular Coke. They all got revved up and flew up the hills. The problem for some was they couldn't revved down. Randy arrived with his heart racing and had trouble getting it down. Terry couldn't get to sleep last night. The docs think that one needs a good caffene tolerence to take those drinks that make your hair stand up.
Tomorrow we are off to Erie, PA, 89 miles, and our last rest day.
Stats: 100 miles, 16 mph avg, 2600' climbing, 10th century of trip, 0 -15 mph tail winds, 70 - 80 deg temps.
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