Sunday 29 July 2007

Day 15: Sunday, 29 July

Mitchell, SD to Worthington, MN...[map]
It's rather boring in the van...
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Mileage: nil/zero/zulch miles,
Weather: Sunny and quite hot, Temp: 70-86°F
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Decided to ride in the van today. My first day off in 2 weeks of riding! The calf is a bit sore, but I'm hoping it's not too serious. I think I've got a small tear deep in the middle of the calf. It feels OK just walking around so there's hope.

It was rather strange at breakfast being in 'civvies'. Steve from Australia was also resting after he pulled a quad so we stayed together during the day riding in the motel van with Lon. We offered help where we could at the controls, putting out food, ice and bike racks. It was a day to take those unusual pictures youu don't have time to take whilst riding. It wasn't that relaxing though, so it was good to get back to the hotel mid-afternoon.

After a shower, I mended some punctures and listened to the iPod, waiting for the others to return. Everybody seemed to have a good day, although there was 5 miles of gravelled roadworks to negoitate.

Hopefully, I'll be back on the bike tomorrow, although I'm not afraid to take another day off, if required, as there is still a lot of riding left to do!


Seven takes a day off. (It's not impressed)
LtoR: Will, Gerry, Peter, John, Woody, Joe('s back), Robert
Funny signs on van door
Everybody's first port of call at a stop!
Kurt, my room-mate. Not as scary as he looks...

2 comments:

R & A said...

Hi Shaun,

You are making some tough decisions, but you know they are correct, and there are still a 'few' miles for you to ride.

Where are those extra pics, we don't have to miss out too you know!!!!!!!

R & A

Anonymous said...

Heh - missed the pics????

One of you in civvies would be good?

You've a long way to go yet, so enjoy the rest and hope you feel better today.

Wishing you well.
Mx