Day 21: Woodward OK to Neosho MO

Today was a bit of a write-off. We set out just after sunrise with huge humidity and the promise of rain. After about 15 miles, it started coming down. And down it came! We got soaked, our shoes got soggy, our glasses got fogged, and the traffic kept coming. It was fine for a while, but the rain just got heavier and heavier, and we got less and less happy. After about 40 miles, we gave up, along with half of the group, and clambered into the warmth of the van until we got just past the state lines into Missouri. On a good note, it gave us a recovery ride after yesterday and we'll have fresher legs tomorrow... except that it's supposed to rain again...

We also had our second dangerous redneck experience today. Some losers yelled and tossed trash, including a beer can, out of their car at some of our riders on the road. The van was able to follow them and get their licence plate, and we pulled up to them at a liquor store (they were up for a refill, I guess). Our guide, Dave, said, "You guys throwing stuff at cyclists?" and the losers soon drove off, giving us the finger and going back over the state lines into Oklahoma. Our guide called the cops, and hopefully someone gave them a hard time. No one was hurt, just annoyed at obnoxious dumbasses.

Happily, we're out of Oklahoma, and hope the winds will stay behind us.