High Miles

Today was a beautiful day (well, most of it) for cycling. Got up at 5:00, McDonalds by 5:30 and on the bike at 6:00. Temperature 58° felt positively cool. It did warm up considerably by the afternoon (90°?), but the winds today were variable, the terrain not too hilly and I managed 92 miles arriving here in Chippewa Falls at 3:00. The change in the weather more than compensated for the additional miles and, though tired, I feel much better than I did at the end of any of the last 3 days with shorter miles.
So what do I eat out here? Almost whatever I can find at an opportune time! This morning began with an egg mcmuffin, coffee, and orange juice at MickeyD. I stopped at about 10:00 for another breakfast of eggs, hashbrowns (real greasy!), toast and coffee. Since then I've had a couple of Sobe green teas (I glug them down), lots and lots of water, and some cashews that I carry with me. I've stopped quite a bit at Subways because the food is inexpensive and I can get the veggies I crave and don't have when I order a veggie delight. All in all, I'm not too fussy about what I eat as long as there's enough of it! I think Wendy's or pizza is on the menu tonight as they are near my abode.

I write from the Chippewa library. This place is busy. Had to wait for a half hour to get on a computer. The friendly folks here opened their locked garage for me so I could stow my bike safely. I always get nervous about it when I stop! It's been a great piece of machinery thus far. All handmade in America! Thank you Charlie for helping me pick out such a reliable steed and for tuning it up so well. I've stopped once at a bike shop to have the chain cleaned and the derailler tuned. Big mistake. Have you ever entered into a transaction with someone and right away known you shouldn't do it, but you do it anyway? At the bike shop, I could tell right away they didn't know much about bikes. The owner said his 14 year old assistant could get to it in a couple of hours. When I came back, the chain wasn't clean (they didn't have any cleaner!) so he'd wiped it with a rag (to little avail). The derailler was worse than when I brought it in, though I've since adjusted it adequately. Be thankful for such a wonderful bike shop as Onion River Sports in Montpelier where the folks there really know their business.
Sorry no pictures! Will try to get some posted tomorrow.
Linda, glad you have lots of laughs! I do get myself into some pretty ludicrous situations! Paige, thanks for the compliment, but I know you have two young kids and get plenty of exercise walking around the neighborhood with them and being an attentive mom. Bravo! We are all so lucky to have our health. I saw a show on TV last night (yes, I do watch the tube!)--an interview with Michael J. Fox. He has an amazing attitude toward his illness and toward life--very courageous and thankful that his disease has given him perspective on himself and his relationship to the world. His disease (Parkinsons) has helped him to be thankful for all the years of health he enjoyed, and to treasure the gifts he still possesses.
Love to all. Off to Osceola tomorrow on the Minnesota border.