Got up at 5:50 am and got myself ready to go again. I asked at the front desk for directions out of town. Junction City appears to be undergoing a make-over. There is a lot of building and road construction in a part of town that appears to be on formerly cheap land adjoining the lower economic community (where the black folks live.) At least, that’s my take on what is going on in Junction City.
This young military man overheard me asking for directions and asked to assist me. He was curious about my ride. He went to the Super 8 computer and in a few minutes he Googled me a set of directions to Salina, Kansas starting on Hwy 18. Glenda, the manager, suggested a different route on Old Hwy 40. It was 8:00 by the time I left Super 8, and was following Old Hwy 40. I headed out and about 5 miles later I realized I was on 77 north going back to Marysville! A police officer had stopped someone for speeding so I asked him to help me. He gave me very clear instructions on Hwy 18.
Kansas must be the windiest state in the Nation. Hwy 18 had no shoulders and the wind gradually developed to about 20mph. I was literally leaning against the wind, riding those roller coaster roads. I had biked 62.2 miles before I finally called Pam to come and take me to our destination. “Riding Against the Wind” seems like a song. Pam picked me up and brought me to the Super 8, a 3 month old stylish monument. I’ll take pictures later. We had Mexican food again for supper.
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