Today was a mixed bag of highs and lows….
Beautiful scenery as we rode, lots of rolling hills, gorgeous homesteads and estates, decent roads. We were prepared to be less than impressed with Kentucky – not sure why because it really is pretty and one of our prettiest areas of the whole trip. Put it this way – Kentucky is WAAAAY nicer than what we saw of Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois
There doesn’t seem to be the same economic blight as we go through this area. In Loretto, we passed where Makers Mark bourbon is distilled. Very cool buildings housing all the. Barrels for various year’s vintages.
Now for the low of the day – my bike, Louise, has stress cracks in the rear wheel. I love Louise to bits and she’s been a super trooper this whole trip but did she HAVE to have such high spec wheels that most stores don’t stock??? Who knew she was such a princess???? So tomorrow we’re off to Lexington, KY to hopefully find the perfect replacement wheel. If they don’t have it, we’re scrambling.
I drowned my sorrows by getting a badly needed manicure, Mark got a pedicure in the quaint town of Danville.
Good luck getting her a wheel, that’s a wild bum! I think Kentucky is gorgeous. I had lunch with the senators wife from Louisville and she said “ pretty like Napa” so now I believe her! Proud of you guys!💋💋💋
Fingers crossed you get the wheel for Louise quickly. And you’re inspiring me and Brian to go to KY! Bourbon 🥃 trail and more! I used to go quite a bit for work as RR Donnelley had mfg plants in Danville and Glasgow KY. Great Caves (Mammoth for sure) to explore too! I’m looking forward to connecting post trip! What an amazing lifetime experience! 🤞 for the wheel 🎉🚴♀️🚴🙌👏
Dang! Good luck finding the wheel. 🤞
Oh no! Too far for an East Bench Composites repair 😳
Glad it is beautiful!!!!
Oh no poor Louise that’s great shame hope you find a replacement wheel for her.
It’s certainly a very pretty state,lovely pics beautiful countryside & homes.
Best of luck tomorrow & keep those wheels turning xxxxJ
I’ve been following your fabulous trip…every day is a new adventure. You’re making good steady progress even with the challenges, but that’s what makes a great adventure, and all for a worthwhile cause. Today I gave the Park City Rotary Club a quick update on your journey and everyone sends their best.