Corn Country

42 miles, 11.1 mph, 1510'´elevation gain, 3:48 riding time
(Hanover, KS to Beatrice, NE)


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Highlights: Pony Express Station, crossing into Nebraska, less hilly, slight bike scare

Long Day Worth It

71 miles, 10.1 mph, 2130'´elevation gain, 6:58 riding time
(Wakefield, KS to Hanover)


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Highlights: cool & sunny with N/NE headwind, outdoor church brunch, riding county roads (slightly longer & hillier, but less stress & more interesting) over state highway, late finish

Wind & (Smoky) Hills

44 miles, 9.8 mph, 1550'´elevation gain, 4:32 riding time
(Abilene, KS to Wakefield)


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Highlights: unseasonably cool, disappointed/annoyed leaving Abilene, nice scenery (Smoky Hills) but good workout, unimpressed with Chapman, wind & hills sap energy by end, lots of RV campers

Movie & Traffic

58 miles, 10.6 mph, 460' elevation gain, 5:34 riding time
(Lindsborg, KS to Abilene)


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Highlights: beautiful morning with manageable headwind, mid-day movie break (District 9), traffic in Salina, late ride to Abilene

Hot Chocolate & One-Room Schoolhouse

51 miles, 9.4 mph, 1190'´elevation gain, 5:30 riding time
(Lyons, KS to Lindsborg)


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Highlights: cool with north breeze, slightly rolling hills, 25¢ hot chocolate, one-room schoolhouse

Trees & Water

63 miles, 10.4 mph, 210' elevation gain, 6:07 riding time
(St. John, KS to Lyons)


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Highlights: overcast & cooler, more trees, less corn/wheat, ponds & marshes, early finish


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Heat Exhaustion

66 miles, 11.1 mph, 400' elevation gain, 5:51 riding time
(Greensburg, KS to St. John)


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Highlights: late departure, humid & warm, slight tailwind, tired after 40 miles, no shade/amenities, rationed water, signs of heat exhaustion, lasagna-style spaghetti for dinner


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Dodge City Days Bike Ride

37 miles, 14.2 mph, 120' elevation gain, 2:37 riding time
(Dodge City, KS to Spearville & back)


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Highlights: training riding with Mike & TJ, refreshments every 10 miles, going 17-20 mph on return with nice tailwind