Stats: We rode 62 miles under clear skies with temperatures in the high 70's. It was a pleasant flat ride with an early finish. On the ride today I noticed this cute old school house sitting on a corner in the countryside. It is typical of the scenery we rode through all day. I had my second flat tire of the trip today a mile before lunch which was in Cambria on Tarrent Lake at mile 42. There was more excitement once we reached Beaver Dam than on the ride itself. Bob broke his chain a mile from the camp at Beaver Dam High School. Once at the High School we found out that there was a football camp behind the school this evening because of which I had to move my tent 3 times to be in an acceptable spot. However in spite of the problems, we did manage to get the tents situated, get Bob's chain replaced, buy a pair of new riding shorts at a downtown bike shop and stop at DQ before dinner. The highlight of the day was the visit by Rick and Lois Korth ( daughter Kim's mother-in-law and father-in-law) who live about 45 minutes from Beaver Dam. Rick, who grew up in Beaver Dam, gave us a tour of the city and Beaver Dam Lake while relating the experiences of his youth. In addition they took Bob and I out to dinner which was a real nice change from our normal routine. After watching a half hour of football scrimmage, it is time for bed - oops I mean sleeping bag.
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