Sunday, May 29th .... Today's ride was 64 miles with a strong cross wind.  We were riding due east and the wind was 25 mph from the south.  There were gusts up to 35 mph.  We continue to follow the Old Santa Fe Trail.  Like yesterday there were numerous monuments along the way.  So far, the ride through Kansas has not yielded any new or notable scenery.  It has been endless hay fields, oil wells or electric windmills.  I am looking forward to some new scenery.  Tomorrow's ride is 80+ miles and the wind is forecasted to be 5 to 10 mph higher than today!  I have never experienced so much wind!








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