Location: Plains, Kansas
Conditions: 86F, sunny, winds from the WSW @ 14, Gusting to 19, Dew Point 67F
Miles covered: 1,398
Miles remaining: 1,627
Food for thought: The fastest time to pluck a turkey is 1 min. 30 seconds, by Vincent Pilkington
It's hot out there. Eastern Kansas is under a heat advisory today with temps expected to reach 99F--that's right where Ben's saddle-chapped booty is headed...
Fairbanks called me last night for the weather forecast. Given that Ben had favorable winds and the temps were still moderate, they made the decision to have him ride through the night. Smart choice given the forecast for today. Ben well likely sleep during the hottest part of the day, giving him a well-needed break from the unrelenting sun.
After he makes his way--on straight, flat roads--through Kansas, he'll enter Missouri and then Illinois. Not a lot of updates for now, other than rider and crew remain in good spirits. The van hasn't gotten stuck again. And aside from some minor aches and pains, Ben remains in good health.
TP is almost at the half-way point, which has got to be a huge motivator.
Still, no sightings of the elusive wild cougar though....
-Matt
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