Day 39: Indianapolis to Richmond

Today’s Highlights:
Our ride out of Indianapolis started at 7:15 this morning and went down Meridian Street and across Monument Circle where I had walked yesterday. It was nice to see that part of the city again, although this time I rushed through it in traffic. Several of us left together to negotiate the busy streets. It only took a few miles though to get away from the heavily used commuter route. From the city center, we traveled through several populated neighborhoods, and it was at least fifteen miles before I started taking pictures again in the countryside. Most of our route to Richmond was on US Route 40. The farm scenery was pleasant, but I found the most interesting subjects to photograph in the small towns that we cycled through. In each one it was like stepping back in time with their well preserved 19th century architecture.

The firemen in Dunreith set up a SAG stop for us with Gatorade and water and ice-pops. That was very nice and we all appreciated the hospitality and use of the facilities. Cambridge City had a lot going on for a small town, and an interesting history as a transportation hub. It was my favorite town of the day.

The terrain today was mostly flat, and the roads were smooth. The wind was to my side most of the way, but in the last ten miles it shifted behind from the west pushing me into Richmond for an easy finish. Overall, it was an easy seventy three miles, and I arrive at the hotel around 12:30. Two hours later a heavy rain storm passed through, but all the riders had finished by then.

Pictures Of The Day:

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