August 2, 2018 Booneville - Hindman 107 km (67 miles) 1579 m (5179 feet) elevation 4:45 moving time 5931 km (3686 miles) After a quite cold shower in the dark we had a pretty good night sleep in our tent under the shelter roof behind the church in Booneville. We did not put the fly …
TransAm – Day 48 – Harrodsburg – Booneville
August 1, 2018 Harrodsburg - Booneville 159 km (99 miles) 2093 m (6865 feet) elevation 6:49 moving time 5824 km (3620 miles) Had planned on an extra early start but when we looked out the window at 5 o'clock there was heavy rain and a thunderstorm had just passed. According to the weather forecast there …
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TransAm – Day 47 – Rest day in Harrodsburg
After 10 consecutive long and hard riding days we decided to take a rest day before tackling the unrelenting hills of the Appalachian mountians. We woke up in the morning to heavy rain which made us feel even better about our decision. We slept in in our incredible soft motel bed. Saemi probably slept 12 …
TransAm – Day 46 – White Mills – Harrodsburg
July 30, 2018 White Mills - Harrodsburg 154 km (96 miles) 1628 m (5340 feet) elevation 6:13 moving time 5665 km (3521 miles) The morning turned out a bit different than planned. Maybe it's better for us to plan less about heading out early because something seems to go in the other direction every time. …
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TransAm – Day 45 – Utica – White Mills
July 29, 2018 Utica - White Mills 129 km (80 miles) 1585 m (5199 feet) elevation 5:22 moving time 5511 km (3425 miles) Yesterday's blog was published late as we had no WIFI at the fire station. We walked around town and connected to some open network just to be able to say hi to …
TransAm – Day 44 – Marion – Utica
July 28, 2018 Marion - Utica 112 km (70 miles) 1030 m (3323 feet) elevation 4:27 moving time 5382 km (3345 miles) Yesterday we ended up sleeping on the floor at Marion United Methodist church. This church has offered TransAm cyclists to sleep and use their facilities at least since 2008. At the church we …
TransAm – Day 43 – Carbondale – Marion KY
July 27, 2018 Carbondale - Marion KY 163 km (101 miles) 2080 m (6822 feet) elevation 6:43 moving time 5270 km (3275 miles) Today was our second day riding in Illinois which so far is our favorite state to ride in. The road surface is silky smooth, the scenery is beautiful, the people nice and …