Dalhart TX to Guymon OK..Head down, Hold on tight & Pedal hard.

Day 19
Dalhart TX to Guymon OK.
72 miles - crosswinds steady at 32 mph with gusts to 54 mph.

Today was a day that I hope is not repeated soon. We had severe wind warnings and were given a quick education on what to do if there were thunderstorms or a tornado. We were fortunate to be 36 hours and 50 miles away from the tornadoes but it had me a little on edge for most of the day.
Being a Oregon native I know how to handle normal wind and normal rain but the stuff that is going on to the north is frightening. Weather report looks better for tomorrow and it is a short day so we should get some needed recovery.

                                                             You don't say.......

The wind was so strong that you really had to think twice about attempting to take a drink from the water bottle. You would have to lean the bike left and ride "tilted". When a tractor trailer rig would come past it would toss you back upright and then you would get hit immediately with the wind so you had to react quickly or be blown off the road (6 times today for me). Our mechanic suggested that we rotate the bike tires since the entire day was ridden on the inside edge.

About every 10 miles we would ride past these gigantic elevators..gotta keep those cows fed.

We had "all you can eat buffett" at a local resturant tonight,

The place should have been called "human feed lot".

Big Tex....just before we got to the Oklahoma border.

Humor...it seemed funny at the time (holding on so the wind doesn't blow me over).

Now it just looks lame but I really don't have any other pictures so it acts to fill space.

I know that this a poor effort as far as blog posts go but:

1. Today sucked and I'm beat.

2. There is nothing to tell you about the ride from Armpit Texas to Asscrack Oklahoma other than it was so windy that everyone required multiple showers to get the grit and grime off.

( the above comment is not endorsed by Ride for Kid's Sake, Jeff or anybody associated with Jeff, it is a rant from someone who really shouldn't blog when running on empty and doesn't reflect on the fine people of Dalhart TX and Guymon OK)

Tomorrow we will be in the town of Liberal KS, home of The Wizard of Oz museum and Dorthy's House. We will be riding US 54E (The official Yellow Brick Road).

So, until next time, this is Jeffs' auto-blogger wishing you a good night.