We had a great time staying at Dordt College. Thanks to them for providing the lodging and letting us use their facilities, Also, thanks to the Dordt food service company and the local Pizza Ranch for providing dinner at night and breakfast in the morning. The dorm use was especially appreciated as we woke up to rain coming down pretty heavy. If we would have had to get ready for the day and had to pack up in the rain it would have been pretty unpleasant.
By the time we started out biking, the rain was lighter, but we all needed our rain gear on. Everyone was pretty uptight about putting in the longest distance day of the tour today. Well, God provided for us and our fears were unfounded. The light rain and later just overcast provided cool temps. It started out in the 60s and later was in the 70s for most of the ride. The rain subsided, the winds picked up out of the WEST!! That pushed us along at the best speed to date on the tour. I put in the 114 miles by 3:00 p.m. and averaged 16.9 mph for the whole day. For me, that is great. There were times I did not have any more gears left for speed. The roads were very rural and in good shape and not much traffic. It was beautiful farmland to ride through. We had a stop in Hospers and Primghar and were treated to refreshments by the local CR churches.
Tomorrow is another long day, 114 miles and am hoping for more westerly winds.
Saturday we are in Madison, WI for the weekend and we have relatives and friends that will be meeting us there. That is something we are looking forward to.
Love to all, P & J.
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Pete and Julie
We LOVE reading your blog everyday! Thanks for keeping it so up-to-date! It's so wonderful how people/churches you pass along the way are treating you with refreshments, etc., and even colleges letting you use their rooms! Glad the weather and the wind "cooperated" with your group on Wednesday!
Stay strong! Thanks for all your work, too, Julie!
Mike and Cheryl Johnson
Pete & Julie
Just catching up with you folks after a busy week. We had Caleb's wedding Saturday night. Nels is having some serious health problems. I think we're getting to the bottom of what's been causing his stomach pain since he had the stints put in his carotid artery. Now it looks like he has a tumor in his colon and a spot on his kidney. We go tomorrow to check it out closer and make a decision as to what they can do for him. We covet your prayers. So, I'm several days behind on your updates. Sounds like you've had several tough days. But, "hang in there" you're on your way to the finish line. What a relief to have cooler weather. We'll be praying for more "west winds". That has to be a welcome relief. Just want you to know we're praying for endurance and safety as you travel each day. God's blessings to you both.
Love,
Nels and Ruth
Hi Pete and Julie,
Thanks so much for the blog each day! Have been thinking of you and wondering how strange it will be to ride into Michigan this week but not stay for long. Praying for you over roads and through the weather. Blessings, blessings all the way!
Mark and Bev
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