Day 24 June 15th Knee High

Royal Center, IN to  Hanna,  IN 64 miles (1,128)






What stands out about today is.. the WIND! The last few miles of yesterday's ride were very windy but today at least half of the ride was very windy. I got up early - even skipping a homemade farm breakfast - in order to ride as many miles as possible before the wind picked up. 






They have a saying in Indiana, "knee high by the fourth of July." This means that if the corn is up to your knees by Independence day then it should be a good crop. Fields of corn like this are everywhere. 

The Panhandle Pathway - one of the trails I rode today. 

A bridge on the Panhandle Pathway crosses Tippacanoe River. 
This is Tom - he is a cyclist who volunteers to help with upkeep on the Panhandle pathway trail. We stopped to talk about cycling in the area. Thank you, Tom, for helping to make the Panhandle Pathway Trail so enjoyable! 
(Above) S hiome more picturesque Indiana country roads. 

North Judson Trail

After about 30 miles I stopped for a big breakfast in North Judson, Indiana. One of my warm showers hosts had suggested that I try biscuits and gravy, which is a favorite around here. So I went for it AND I paid for it - about an hour or so into my ride after breakfast I became very ill. I got off my bike and walked for about 2 miles until I found a tree. I leaned my bike against the tree, laid down and took a nap. When I awoke I felt well enough to continue but by then the advantage I had gained by leaving early was lost and I had a difficult and discouraging headwind the rest of the way into camp.

Not sure why anyone would name their campground The Last Resort but it had good reviews, and looked okay online. It turned out to be a good spot - a WHOLE lot better than Green Acres Campground from a few nights back.
This is Sherry, James and Pickle. 
I walked about a mile and a half from camp to get dinner. On my way back to camp after dinner this lady looked at me and said, "Hey didn't we see you riding your bicycle earlier today?" We got to talking and I gave them a coaster. Have you ever seen a 10-year-old boy so happy to get a coaster?

My Last Resort campsite

Comments

  1. Capt HawkJune 16, 2021 at 6:58 PM

    Love those final picture shadows

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  2. Angie RJune 16, 2021 at 7:41 PM

    Oh yikes, too much wind for me in that video-definitely a NO ride day if I woke up to that at home. Tough to brave that head wind. You’ll most certainly not have biscuits and gravy again anytime soon?

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 4:48 PM

      Nope. I've been staying away from biscuits and gravy.

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  3. Gary SchroederJune 16, 2021 at 7:54 PM

    Such an awesome adventure Rolff. Thanks for such a great blog to help us follow your escapades

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you, Gary. Everybody loves your coasters! Stay tuned - a blog post about coasters is coming soon!

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  4. UnknownJune 16, 2021 at 7:56 PM

    Wow, an adventure of a lifetime. Beautiful pictures. Enjoy God's beauty as you cross America.

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 4:51 PM

      Not sure who this is; but I'm definitely enjoying God's beauty in this great country. I hope to have a blog post coming soon about singing on the back roads of America.

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  5. Robert AJune 16, 2021 at 8:42 PM

    That’s the worst when you’re not feeling well and then the insult to injury (the wind🤬)
    No more rich, heavy, comfort food when riding....
    Keep on being safe and continue to persevere and keep getting tougher, mentally, and physically stronger.....🚴‍♂️.......!

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  6. RafaelJune 17, 2021 at 1:11 PM

    ...glad you made it through a taugh day ! wow


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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you. Can't stop marveling at the ride you did a few days ago - 65 miles with 8,000 ft of climbing. Remarkable!

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  7. Tippecanoe TomJune 17, 2021 at 3:16 PM

    Biscuits and gravy make for a great breakfast.....just not on a ride day.
    Keep safe and keep on pedalin

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 4:58 PM

      Tom - I think biscuits and gravy are a great breakfast for people who have grown up with it. But to try it for the first time at my age ... Maybe not the brightest move!

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  8. Buck Eye in the StandsJune 17, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    Rolff, be prepared for wind in Nebraska where there may not be many trees. You may catch a break in Iowa if the corn is high enough to shield you.
    - Rick B.

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM

      Rick - I'm thinking about hiring someone to be a pace car driver for me through Iowa, Nebraska and eastern Wyoming:)
      Are you interested? Pay includes room and board (Don't tell Laura)

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  9. Rolff ChristensenJune 19, 2021 at 4:47 PM

    Yes, and I liked the large cornfield right next to me.

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