Day24: St. Joesph to Chillicothe, MO, 86 miles, avg speed 17.0 mphHere's a picture of the three docs discussing Dan's injury this morning at the motel. Dan's in the middle holding the ice pack. Stewart and Jyl are both gynecologists. I'm not sure what they're prescribing. You can tell Dan's not a happy camper.
I spoke to Dan a little while ago and he seems doubtful about getting back on his bike tomorrow. He may need another off day.
Craig is going home. He went to the hospital this morning. They said he had severe dehydration. Not so much from riding but from the diarrhea caused by the antibiotic he was taking for his arm. They gave him two liters of fluids and told him it would be unwise to continue to ride until he fully recovers. I think once he rests at home he'll come back and finish.
"May the road rise up to meet you." The road today rose up with a vengeance. Not real long hills but lots of short steep hills. The kind that make your legs burn. Roy said he used just about every curse word he could think of. He said swearing helped him get up the hills. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow. It's supposed to be a lot like today.
Hey Dad. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteSorry to here about the casualties. Good thing there are docs on the tour. Be safe and may the wind be at your back.
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Hey Sam.......may many winds be at your back. It sounded like a very rough day and combine that with fellow riders disappointments, it was not the best day in the week. Just be safe, take care of yourself and SWEAR, SWEAR, SWEAR!!!!!! Actually I don't think I ever heard you swear. We are thinking of you. Lori and Alan flew home today, they were hung up in Pittsburgh because of weather. They should have riden their bikes. See you soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Sam,
ReplyDeleteI see where Chillicothe is not far from where the Pony Express got started -- watch the road if you are sharing with those "other" riders!
Chas is gone -- I should be sane within a week.
Those casualties sound troublesome. I guess it's expected on trip like this that a percentage of riders -- even experienced ones -- will go on disabled list? Good thing the gynecologists are there for care advice like "riding that bicycle won't help any."
Well, get your rest, don't get complacent, and enjoy your accomplishments, pal -- you are making real progress!
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ReplyDeletesue, i have heard him swear...........
ReplyDeletebeaver you are the best writer ever, i am talking top quality
"riding that bike won't help any"...........that was a good one......don't take any offense to the one i removed...it wasn't about you, honest!
good luck sambo..........it was 94 here today......nice and humid!