Time: 9.50pm
Weather: Hails, Thunderstorm, Rain, Strong wind, Sunny and hot (everything in one day)
Location: Norfolk, NE
Welp, another state line crossed. We went from Iowa to Nebraska today!
Today has been one of the weirdest but most adventurous day. There was no fancy breakfast-only oatmeal and 2 famous amos cookies. When we started our ride this morning, we had pretty good weather. There were not much climb too.
As we reached the gas station at mile 21, I grabbed some snacks and used the bathroom. Then we went on for a couple more miles and finally reached the first rest stop at mile 26 ish. At the rest stop, Ben checked the radar and found out that the storm will hit us soon.
We were the last group. So we didn't make it to Wakefield which is at mile 42. However we managed to find a shelter at a food town (which is like a grocery store) in Emerson. Shortly after we arrived the store, there were hails, followed by thunderstorms and heavy rain. We hangout there for about an hour.
At around 12.00pm, we left and were planning on going to meet the van at mile 63. But we stopped a couple of time cause the wind was too strong to pedal. Also Sarah's knees were hurting so we stopped to get the van. At the same place that Sarah got picked up, we had our lunch stop there too, it was at about mile 61.
After the lunch stop, Emmy, Corinne, Ben, and I were like sprinting. Yes there were hills, but it wasn't that bad to climb, mainly because there were a lot of downhills.
The ride ended at about 6pm. It was the longest ride, in terms of having to wait for bad weather and stuffs, not in terms of mileage. It was exhausting to have to wait for so long and continue to bike. Anyways we made it to the stayover, safe and sound.
Every day is an adventure. There's not a day that will be the same as the other. Every day is unique. Everyday you experience something different. No one knows what's gonna happen on the road. No matter what happens during the day, as long as you get to the stayover, the day basically ends. Tomorrow will be a new day. It's tough, but we all know that we can get through it.
It's our 2nd century ride tomorrow, 110 miles, hopefully everything will go on smoothly.
Here a beautiful picture of the sunset in Norfolk to end this post.
Stay positive and never lose hope. Tomorrow will be a better day. :)
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