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"Hey, can you hear me? I'm in mountain time now." Getting closer to the Colorado boarder. Thanks Jerry for chatting with me over the last twenty miles. . . . #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #dspathlete #elenation #mountaintime #biketouring #transam #cvoptical #aspireeyewear #aspiretobe #revo @cvoptical @aspireeyewear
HARVEST SEASON. Could you describe a combine to someone? Cause I certainly wouldn't have been able to. There are a lot of vehicles that pass us on the road. For instance, a red 18-wheeler moves to the other side of the road to zoom by Taylor. Now, back to combine talk. These gigantic machines take up nearly two lanes (OVERSIZED LOAD) and come in waves of three. First, the scouting truck. Second, the actual combine. Third, the long blades that attach to the combine to harvest the grain. So what is it? As the internet defines it, a combine is an agricultural machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans a grain crop in one operation. Let's say that biking during harvest season is slightly nerve racking. . . . #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #dspathlete #elenation #aspiretobe #biketouring #transam
WHY DID NO ONE MENTION THE POOLS IN KANSAS? Seriously. Every day ends by jumping in a pool with a giant water slide and old-school diving board where they let you do flips. FLIPS! Who lets you do FLIPS in the pool anymore? Kansas does. And that is why the state is great. P.S. free for cyclists P.S.S. we usually sleep under the pavilion that is directly next to the pool. Call the local sheriff and let them know you are pitching a tent. Usually they are too exciting hearing that someone is passing through town. . . . #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #dspathlete #elenation #aspiretobe #nesscity #biketouring #transam
What state does this look like? You may be like me and think Kansas is a flat plain of nothing. Granted, it was the first place I saw tumbleweed - an actual ball of weeds tumbling across the road. Despite this, outside of Scott City is a lake with beautiful flowers, canyons, and rich Native American history. Jeff, that funny Aussie (not Kiwi) in the background, made Melissa pull the car over during our tour every 100-200 feet to inspect a new plant. He made me curious to learn what plants are edible in nature to cash in on all the "free meals" waiting for you... . . . #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #dspathlete #elenation #aspiretobe #scottcity #biketouring #transam #botany #aussie
Effie's in Rush Center, Kansas has been a gathering spot for her friends over the past 52 years. She has the best business hours: "OPEN most days about 9 or 10 Occasionally as Early as 7, But SOMEDAYS As Late as 12 or 1. WE CLOSE About 5:30 or 6. Occassionaly About 4 or 5, But Sometimes as Late as 11 or 12. SOME DAYS OR Afternoons, We Aren't Here At All, and Lately I've Been Here Just About All The Time, Except When I'm someplace Else, But I Should Be Here Then, Too." . . . #diabetesabroad #transam #biketour #kansas #classreunion #smalltownusa
A Kiwi bicycle tourist named Jeff taught me that these are pumpkin patches. Melissa, a local to Scott City, met Jeff & I at the lunch buffet and offered to drive us around the lake in town. She insisted, "You won't believe this is located in Kansas." Jeff's knowledge in plants comes from being an immigration officer down in Australia or New Zealand, I forget which it is. His job is to prevent invasive plants and diseases from getting onto the island. Anyone interested in botany and has a sense of adventure could follow in his footsteps. Jeff also adjusted the nose of my seat to slope downward. This is to shift your weight slightly forward and reduce the pressure caused by your saddle. Thank you to Melissa for driving us around & to Jeff for being a constant source of knowledge. . . . #transam #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #scottcity #botany #pumpkinpatch #biketour
Why do people always try to be younger? These two newly weds are having the time of their life. Story: Taylor arrived into town alone and searched for a place to stay. Church after church refused her. Almost giving up, she knocked on the door of one more and met Mike and Sue. The two got married recently and loved having Taylor spend the night. Annalisa and I arrived the next day. The couple decided to take a short motorcycle ride to say "hello." Looks like happiness can be found at any age 🙌 . . . #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #transam #biketouring #motorcycle #newlyweds
Why do people think truck drivers are so mean? All you have to do is scratch their bellies. . . . #diabetesabroad #diabadass #kansas #transam #biketouring #type1 #type1diabetes #aspiretobe #elenation #trucker #18wheeler

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Things on this website are simple for now. We appreciate you being one of the first to join us. Now, time for some fun.