Day 37 Rensselaer, IN to Rochester, IN

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 Day 37 Rensselaer, IN to Rochester, IN 61 miles. My Warmshower  host last night had a second  guest Tim that started from Seattle. We both rode Ragbrai. We just happened  to end up at the same house last night. We rode together today and are once again at a Warmshower house in Rochester. I somehow started my Garmin  first think this morning then stopped it and didn't  notice for about 20 miles. They say if it's  not on Strava it didn't  happen, I  say it did. Nice to chat with someone as we were on secondary  roads all day with very little traffic. There are cement  markers on the edge of the fields. I think they are survey  markes from a long time ago. Lunch today was a pork tenderloin sandwich. Half for lunch the other half for dinner. Our host tonight was a no show, he just left the door unlocked. I'm  keeping  my eyes on the weather as there is some potential  bad stuff headed this way.






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  1. AnonymousAugust 4, 2023 at 7:28 PM

    Looks like very scenic farm area.
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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2023 at 8:30 PM

    I enjoy reading about your daily adventure. How do you get a host for the night? That is such a nice thing to do.
    Some wicked weather in Missouri tonight. I hope it doesn’t head your way tomorrow.

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  3. Gary S.August 5, 2023 at 3:44 AM

    Rick - those concrete markers may be old fence posts. See: https://roadtirement.com/2022/04/14/old-concrete-fence-posts-dot-the-midwest/

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  4. AnonymousAugust 5, 2023 at 6:04 AM

    It's great that you are meeting new people as well as enjoying new scenery! Audrey

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  5. IronmongersAugust 5, 2023 at 8:02 AM

    What are the odds you meet another rider from Seattle? I live the idea of these Warm Shower hosts! It sounds like your new wheel is holding thank goodness - tailwinds to you my friend

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