Distance 85 miles (150 kilometers )
Total distance 2800 miles (4800kilometors)
Climb 1138
Elevation Troy 973
Avg speed
19.1 mph
Today was a very fast day the least climbing so far on tour, not to worry since in 2 days we will have back to back days of over 10,000 feet climbing each day in Virginia .The end is very much in site only 6 days left, our hard earned goal is just in the horizon and it feels good knowing I'm this far and in great shape. The hardest part has been going throw the Midwest, the heat and humidity plus the scenery never changes; corn field after cornfield. Physically I feel tip top but my saddle sores are very painful. The people we have come across are all very very nice and can't believe that people would actually ride their bikes across the country, but then sometimes I can't believe it either.
Today we finished early; by 2:00 pm good thing cause it was starting to look like rain.
the motel that we are staying at ; the holiday inn express, has a pool and hot tub, a real treat, only the 2nd hotel with such amenities, so I'll spend at least one hour just relaxing, 
not much else to tell just one day at a time, looking forward to the end and seeing my grandkids and wife. I am missing them dearly.
You miss your grandkids & wife. In that order?
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keep pedaling - sounds like you're going to make it allllllllll the way. Bette Bosma
Hi, Ernie -- I'm a customer of yours in Kirkland. The big 'JDRF' on the cards at your counter last time I was in caught my eye, as I've had Type 1 diabetes for 26 years. I made a modest donation under your name at www.ride.jdrf.org today; I wish it could be more. Your ride across America is a testament of your love for your whole family, not just Casey. They are all lucky people, indeed, to have you in their lives. Vicki Vaughn
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