Sunblock containers. You can never get the last of the sunblock out and you inevitably have to throw some out. They should switch to the same containers used for toothpaste. At least those you can roll up.
I've developed a pretty bad case of backne. It's worse than high school. I'm not sure what to do about it.
Anywho, did 59 more miles of the Ozarks today. Both the hills and the heat weren't as bad as yesterday, but they were still pretty bad towards the end of the day. The beginning of the day was just a gradual 600' climb followed by a gradual decline. The shortcut that saved me 7 miles was much less hilly than the map path.
I'll decide tomorrow, but I might take two short days tommorow and the day after. I'm not sure if I can do 75 miles of these hills in a day and the terrain looks a lot worse coming up.
I saw a couple of dead armadillos on the road today. I don't think I've seen an armadillo before. I also saw a dead dog and a dead cat :(
In happier news I helped a turtle get across the road. He was just chillin' in the center.
I'm in Ellington, MO.
Wash your body with a medicated body wash such as Neutrogena Body Wash and make sure your riding clothes are clean each day. You might consider changing shirts half way. Let me know how you make out.
ReplyDeleteP.S. And, DO NOT touch or scratch your back what-so-ever. Otherwise, the dirt and sweat that accumulates on your hands and fingernails during the day will make the situation worse.
ReplyDeletehey brian,
ReplyDeletejust letting you know that i'm following your ride best i can.
i've done some long rides, included San Fran to LA,
and i've always wanted to do the cross country route.
anyway, good luck on the road ahead!
and have a great time.
-devin
Thanks mom and dad :) I'll pick something up tomorrow from a pharmacy.
ReplyDeleteAnd Devin! Glad to see you're following. I think your long trips along the west coast helped my parents accept the idea that I'd be doing this :) So thanks.