59 miles in 5.83 hours – Max Speed 38mph
As I got up in the morning I knew that I would have a big decision to make today. I could try to do a big day, which would likely put me three more days away from my uncle’s house (four including today), or I could take it slow and have an easy four day ride back instead. I didn’t know which I would pick, so I set out early to keep my options open.
Quickly I realized that traffic was going to be horrible today too, because it was a Sunday. I got to Loudonville, and realized that it is a vacation and camping destination for many of the people in the area. It stinks when you are somewhere on a Sunday, and realize that it is probably the worst day for traffic there, since in 99% of places there will be little to no traffic on Sunday.
Historical Marker
A pretty cool sign.
I ate and moved on through Amish Country, Ohio. While I also biked through Amish Country, Iowa, I didn’t really see any Mennonites around, but today in Ohio I rode past scores of them. It was pretty cool to see, and they always waved back and smiled when I waved at them. I even saw an Amish guy on a bicycle going the other way, which was exciting.
What about bikes!?
Horse parking.
Other that that, nothing really exciting happened today. There were more hills, but after 1200 miles of flat lands, I wasn’t upset that they were there. It makes biking less monotonous, and my only real complaint about them is that they slow you down. But then again, my website is called Live for the Path, so perhaps I already complain too much about speed.
This town had a mammoth hill at the end of it. Yes sir.
It has taken me 1000 miles to get, but finally, an unobstructed shot of a courthouse.
That sign gives me the jeebies.
Little known fact: my birthday is on National Chili Dog day. Just sayin.
Anyway, as I approached Dover and New Philadelphia (which really means as I approached an interstate, which really means as I approached a cell signal) I pulled out my cell phone and began looking for cheap motels, just out of curiosity. I saw there was a Motel 6 in New Philadelphia, and not only that, but it was $29.95, which is cheaper than I paid for my camp spot the night before. I decided to make it an early day to work on my website, launder, and shower. After doing that, and making a trip to Wal-Mart and to a place to grab dinner, I went to bed.
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