The Sandovals’ Cycling Adventure

States : 15 (slept in 14)
Mileage : 4,101
Avg Miles per Day : ~70
Longest Day : Day 36 – Eminence, MO 108.7 miles
Total trip days : 75
Total rest days : 11
Total elevation : 171,654 feet
Day with most elevation : Day 37 – Farmington, MO 6,923 feet climbed
Time zones : 4
Flat tires : 13 (S-12, W-1)
Broken spokes : 0
Sergio’s bike weight : ~115lbs
Winona’s bike weight : ~70lbs
Bottles of sunscreen applied : 7
Books finished : 3.5
Hottest temp : Day 4 – Blythe, CA 126 degrees
Cooldest temp : Day 62 – Boonville, NY 34 degrees
Closest lightening strike : Day 27 – Perryton, TX 0.0 miles away (across the street!)
Top speed : Day 2 – Borrego Springs, CA 43.3 mph
Highest avg speed : Day 27 – Perryton, TX 16.2mph
Lowest avg speed : Day 10 – Flagstaff, AZ 8.5mph
Avg speed : 12.2mph
Avg cadence : 75
Police warnings : 1
Strongest headwind : Day 28 – Meade Lake, KS 20mph
Skratch packages consumed : 8
Stranger paid for our meal : 2
Naps : 1 (short and sweet in rattlesnake grass, Day 4)
Hospital visits : 1
Trump signs : countless
Clinton signs : 6
States without dog chases : IL, IN, VT, NH
Most road kill : Missiouri
Most unusual road kill : Eagle
Cleanest state : NY, VT
Most trash : AZ, especially Indian reservations
Favorite snacks : Mama chia squeeze, applesauce, PB pretzels, Coke, Ice cream, waffles, beer
Commonly seen on the side of the road : bungees, cigarette butts, beer cans
Hardest climb : Brandon Gap, VT

We spent the past few days exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Currently en route to SF! Thanks again for all your support – it was the perfect honeymoon. Cheers!