Day 36: The Iceman Cometh Day

RIDE FACTS Date: August 31, 2010From: Eureka, KSTo: Newton, KSDistance: 75.27 milesTime: 7:21:05View Garmin Data >

The screaming bitch comes out of nowhere. I am looking through my Nikon, so…

Day 35: The Tumbleweed Day

The fingers of God. I think that’s what they call it. When holes in the cloud ceiling let light from the sun reach down like straight phalanges to the earth and touch it in an overly familiar manner.

Day 33: The Lunar Day

RIDE FACTS Date: August 28, 2010From: Golden City, MOTo: Chanute, KSDistance: 97.79 milesTime: 8:00:42View Garmin Data >

Oh, Mr. Moon, I see you there and know that you see me….

Day 32: The Pie Day

RIDE FACTS Date: August 27, 2010From: Marshfield, MOTo: Golden City, MODistance: 81.63 milesTime: 7:28:42View Garmin Data >

Darkness. The ak ak, ak ak ak of some nighttime insects. One goes…

Day 31: The WTHN Day

RIDE FACTS Date: August 26, 2010From: Summersville, MOTo: Marshfield, MODistance: 88.43 milesTime: 8:25:39View Garmin Data >

Freezy knees. Jacket on. The day’s dimmer switch is slowly tweaked, and light pushes…