Day 15: Whoa, Flat Ground, Whoa
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by carlos in Touring
So this is what riding a bicycle feels like! We had 46 miles of beautiful, flat land, and a great cool temperature. The previous 12 days had either poor weather and hills, so today was extra sweet.
Joe drafted behind and we averaged about 15-20mph. We were able to stop at the things we wanted to, and talk to the people we wanted to hear from. The flat ground for the next few weeks will allow us to make even more content while having more time to experience the small antique shops and people along the way. We even contemplated comparing the strip-clubs along the route because we knew we had the time to.
We decided against the clubs; instead, we went to our host’s house to watch Iron Man on Blu-Ray. I think we made the right choice!
The sign said $11,000. The price was dropped to $8,000 just for us (without even asking):
Back to fun:
Shall we go back and ask for $7,000?
K. Seger
04. Jun, 2009
awesome dudeee!!
Robert Philipson
05. Jun, 2009
Hey Guys! I haven’t been able to follow the blog for a couple of days due to my own business, but I caught up this morning. Sounds like the Alleghanies were tough, and I’m not surprised that West Virginia provided the worst social experience. Congratulations for persevering through that rough patch. Glad to hear things are flatter and smoother. Makes me appreciate how the mode of travel can change one’s appreciation of topography. When I’m driving, I like hills because they offer visual variety and usually find the flat parts boring after a while. Obviously I’d feel differently on a bike. It’s a great adventure you’re on, and I’m glad I can follow it through the blog.
Brandon
05. Jun, 2009
I’ll just leave this here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I27J39oQUaw
Frank and Alison
05. Jun, 2009
We have had fun following your trip. We leave tomorrow from Seattle WA to start the bike trip East out of Eugene OR. Perhaps we will pass each other!! Watch for a 60ish couple riding Bianchis.
Daniel Philipson
05. Jun, 2009
lol pretty awesome, i would def. buy that car for 8k….too bad im broke lolz!