August 5th - Day 22 - Eureka, KS to Newton, KS - 74mi
The wind this morning was whipping out of the east leading to even faster riding than yesterday. I finished the first 19 miles going due west in an hour. I feel sorry for Alena who will be getting this wind as a vicious head wind all day. After the first 19 miles I turned due north and my speed came down quite a bit as I spent energy fighting the cross wind that wanted to blow me into traffic. This morning the skies were heavily overcast and ominous of a storm, so I tried to ride as fast as possible regardless of the wind. With the aid of the wind I got into Newton by noon, which was a very good considering the heat that came with the afternoon sun.
Though I was feeling sorry for Alena, it turns out that she may have beat some of the wind by waiting to start out. She had planned to get up early like me, but she stayed in her tent and spent some time with Cynthia today before leaving. The went to the cafe that Cynthia visited yesterday and got some breakfast and drinks.
We camped tonight in Newton City Park where there were some local cyclists that I spoke with and shared about our ride and our charity efforts.
Quality Water Means Quality Life
1.2 billion people do not have access to clean water. Help others avoid the choice between thirst or disease.
As we passed through the Ozark Mountains, among Missouri scenic rivers, we came to a gorgeous little spot called "Two Rivers." At this convergence of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers, the silt heavy rapids of the Current meet the clear calm of the Jacks Fork river and one can actually see the divide between the two. I couldn't help but think of the divide between our access to clean water and the lack thereof in the villages of rural Ghana.
Troy and I consume on average, about 12 to 20 (20 oz) bottles of water daily. That's 12 to 20 times per day that, unlike the people in rural Ghana, Troy and I avoid illness without even realizing it. Regardless of how many miles we ride, we have no doubt that stopping anywhere along the road for water will be easy and risk-free.
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