October 12, 2014
Aaarrrggghhh! Today was an incredibly frustrating day, lots went wrong. For starters I got off to a late start because bed was incredibly comfortable. I was okay with it, no regrets. I cycled out about ten miles before realizing that I forgot my lock back at the hostel! Aaaa! So annoying. I had to cycle back to the hostel then back out, the timing on my day was officially shot. I was hurrying though and thought I could make it to my goal anyway, after all, my legs were fresh. Before I knew it I had broken another spoke, my wheel is trashed. I was able to limp into Statesboro but this wheel is toast and is getting replaced tomorrow (hopefully). Tomorrow I'm going to go to the local bike shop and see if they can replace my wheel. I'm tired of all the problems and just need to start over, this wheel has broken three spokes, never been true, has a large flat spot and is costing more in repairs than it would be to replace it. So long wheel, I'm moving on with my life.
That said I don't know if this bike shop can make time for me so I might be stuck in Statesboro for a day or so, we'll see. It doesn't look like there is much here so I hope it goes quickly and I can get back on the road. Who knows though, maybe there is some stellar barbeque I can find.
Another crazy hot day also, scorching me. I've got some nice looking heat rash going on with my legs so that is new. Not sure how I'm going to fix this but I'm going to try only one coat of sunscreen on my legs tomorrow. Risky.
Trip stats
Hours riding: 5:30.21
Day miles: 75.81
Total miles: 1193.4
Average speed: 13.7 mph
Max speed: ? Error
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