Stats: We rode 92 miles under mixed overcast and partly cloudy skies with a headwind. The temperature reached the mid 90's with typical midwest humidity. This past week I noted how pleasant and comfortable the rides were all week. Today the ride was hot, long, sweaty, hilly and exhausting, but it felt good to be challenged. After following the Mississippi River valley in the am, we turned away from the river in the pm and began passing through rolling tree covered hills with well kept farms. This is a beautiful rural part of Wisconsin. Upon arrival in Sparta, Bob and I headed downtown where we discovered Ginny's Cupboard, a good old fashioned soda fountain. After a refreshing root beer float, we also learned that this is where the group was having dinner tonight so we would be back. Once back at camp at Sparta High School, we learned that hot weather and severe storms were forecast for tonight so I am camping in the gym with 40 other riders for the first time on the trip. The fact that this is one of the few gyms on the ride that had air conditioning helped confirm my choice. However I really do prefer the organization and privacy of my tent.
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