Today's ride was on relatively flat nondescript terrain heading northeast out of Liberal . Sunny with moderate temperatures in the 70s, the only thing left to complain about was the wind, which for the most part was a modest 10 mph headwind. Again we utilized pace lines for drafting purposes and were able to average 15 miles an hour. Not much agriculture beyond some low density ranching. We did however pass several meat processing plants along the way- not a pleasant smell.
Dodge City is a small city which does its best to attract tourism by emphasizing its old western frontier heritage. There is a Boot Hill Museum complex (I didn't have the chance to visit) that evidently contains some real artifacts and has recreated the western gun-slinging town with a Can-can show and gun fights. Our hotel is located off of Wyatt Earp Blvd.
Unrelated, I want to send a shout-out to my neighbor, friend, and cycling partner Craig Stout. I have ridden more miles over the past couple years, by far, with Craig then anyone else. He was good enough to join me on many training rides this past cold and windy March and April. Thanks Bro! I'm also hopeful Craig will be able to join our touring group for a riding day in the Rochester area later in June.
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| Outside the Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City |
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| With my friend and cycling partner Craig Stout in September 2014, after completing a 135 mile one day ride from our home in Woodstock MD to Ocean City. |
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