90 miles, 93 degrees, strong head and cross winds, flat as a pancake.
Blue skies all day to increase our tans but the wind combined with the heat and humidity took a bit of stuffing out of us and we were happy to finally arrive at the hotel and air conditioning. Good day to be biking with people as the conversation kept you going through the bayou area. Lowlands with a lot of standing water, rice patties, lots of interesting birds, etc kept the interest level high for most of the ride.
The wind makes it difficult to actually ride with people as the pace fluctuates noticeably especially the cross winds. We arrived in Lafayette, a city of 250,000 but we will actually not get to see much of it.Actually, this is really not a sightseeing tour in the true sense. The only time you can do any sightseeing is when you have a rest day and then we all are doing chores and well, resting.
I have a son that lives in Lafayette and I know exactly what you were passing through today. I guess it could have been worse - like uphill? It really is sad when wind ruins what would otherwise be a lovely, FLAT ride. Maybe tomorrow will be cooler, drier and not so windy.
ReplyDeleteMaybe no dogs, gators, dillos or snakes either.