Date:
16.05.2018
Altitude:
488.8 ft (149 m)
Distance:
63.93 mi (102.89 km)
Total
Altitude: 34901.5 ft (10638 m)
Total
Distance: 1061.89 mi (1708.96 km)
No
rain today! The day started out cloudy but the the weather has gotten
better and better throughout the day and after a while the sun came
out. It was perfect weather for cycling. Even the wind was in my
favor today, since the wind came from the east, I had tailwinds for
most of the day. That
meant I could really cover some distance fast, but still I only did a
short ride today to give my legs some rest.
Today's
route was completely flat and stayed for most of the time on smaller
roads with almost no traffic. The roads were in general in good
condition, so that the ride today was nice and easy. Just like in the
second half of yesterdays tour I passed mainly through farmland
throughout the day. On the way I passed through a few small towns
along the way. In Pemberville,OH, one of the towns I passed through,
I stopped to take a picture of the city hall and just as I wanted get
on the bike again an older man was signaling me to wait. As he
approached, he asked if I wanted to go inside and see the opera.
Since I had time I went along inside, on the way he told me that the
building is from the 1800s and is still standing in it's original
form. He was really proud to show me the opera which was in the
second floor of the building and was as well still all original. It
was a really nice theater and interesting to see. I wouldn't have
expected something like this in a small town like Pemberville. I'm
glad that he stopped me and offered to show me the place. As I
continued, I reached the river Maumee and stayed by the river all the
way to my destination, Napoleon,OH. Just before I entered Napoleon,
a giant soup can was standing by the road. The can was there because
there is a Campbell facility in Napoleon. Even thou I did ride mainly
trough farmland , it was still a nice scenery. Probably my opinion of
this will change, after a few days of only farmland around me.
Tonight
I didn't stay at a motel but used again Warmshowers to find a host
for the night. So I ended up staying with Doug a really nice guy who
owns a bar in Napoleon. So after a shower and some rest I joined him
in the bar for something to eat and a few beers. Since today was
trivia night I joined in on that as well. I got to meet some of his
friends, and I had a fun night out. It was nice not to stay at a
motel for a change.
Conclusion
for the day:
Sometimes
the wind can be your friend and sometimes your worst enemy.
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