Day 23: 6/12/19: Glenfield to Harvey, ND

Slept well last night and woke up this morning to 41 degree weather, with a real feel of 37 degrees.  Of course that means it's time to pull out the cold weather clothes. I put on my balaclava, arm and leg warmers, gloves, socks, and jacket.

I started riding a little earlier today to try to get in some miles before the winds kicked up as temps rise. I didn't check the details of the wind prediction today - didn't want to know, surprise me.

Pic of sunrise this morning.

Within 4 miles of my campsite I ran into a little sleet and light rain. Fortunately, it lasted for a very short time.

Little country churches have been a rare find since leaving Tennessee. I went by the one pictured below. It is called the James River Church Landmark and Lutheran Cemetery.

And here's a pic of the James River.

There are a few hills in North Dakota (pic below).

Two granola bars and a banana fueled me 26 miles this morning to 2nd breakfast at Carrington. When I pulled into town, I asked a young boy where he would go for breakfast.  He said Casey's or Prairie Inn. I thought, "Oh no, I didn't just ride 26 miles for another Casey's breakfast." He said Prairie Inn has good pancakes - decision made. 

I stripped off all my winter gear in Carrington.

I went through New Rockford and picked up some groceries. Below are a few pics around that town.

Old service station.

Rockford theater.

Part of downtown.

I traveled about 11 miles on gravel roads today. They were mainly smooth, but there were a few washboard sections that jarred both me and the bike. Gravel road pic below.

Scenic view.

I saw another country church today, but it's obvious this one is no longer used. It's a pretty church with the bell still in the bell tower.

I'm camping tonight in Harvey.  For $12, I get a tent site and a shower. Well worth the price.  Pic of campsite below.

I did laundry in the sink, and hung them out to dry (pic below).

I went to the police department when I arrived in Harvey to ask about camping spots. One of the police officers there asked if I was from Tennessee.  When I asked how he knew I was from there, he said my accent. He also has relatives that live in Chickamauga, GA, so he's familiar with the Tennessee accent.

With all the rain and riding on dusty roads, it's time to clean and lube my chain again

Below is a pic of Isaac.  He just got out of the Air Force stationed at Minot, ND.  He is from Massachusetts, and is riding his bike back there to attend college. This is his first bicycle tour, and today was his first day. Seventy-five miles on a first day of a bicycle tour is impressive.  We are sharing a campsite tonight, and he has arranged a place for me to camp tomorrow at his cousin's (Cheryl)  and her husband's (Tyler) home in Minot.

Total miles today: 87.9