To erick, Ok and onto texas, rode 1000 miles since chicago

Today was the windiest at 22 mph. Luckily it was from the SE and it acted like a tailwind.  When the temperature is over 100 degrees the breeze helps you stay cooler.  Hot is hot and you need to stay hydrated.

​Some roads just give you more road vibration than others.  A paved road is not always the best.  In Michigan we have many potholes and these sometimes get filled in and there is a bump.  I find that dirt roads can be smoother.  Because this is the first time on these roads, I always need to stay alert. This gives me a good reason to stop and look around when the wheels are not moving. 

Riding with loaded panniers helps to take the bike frame vibration and not all go to your body. The bumpy roads all day tire me out. By sunset I am ready to go to bed.

Low traffic roads are so enjoyable. I do not use earphones so I can hear cars coming up on me.

The First National Bank was build in 1907. I hope that someone decides to renovate. It looks like it still has potential. Well, they did make it the 100th Meridian Museum.

The Sand Hills Curiosity Shop has some wonderful vintage signs to enjoy.

Back in Illinois I crossed the 90th meridian and this is a reminder of my progress west.  The 100th meridian has served at an eastern border of Texas.

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This would be a nice place to spend the night.

I continue to find these.  This one is in Erick, the West Wind Motel.

Isn't this the 3rd town in Oklahoma that had a famous singer grow up there? I loved Roger's song "King of the Road." I must be the King of the Road.

Arriving early into Erick gave me time to enjoy local sites. I later decided to go off the road. Be careful!

Black Kettle National Grassland. Standing here was a peaceful feeling.

Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area. It is getting dry here. This area is a tornado alley.