COVID CROSS

Covid Cross Day #11 June 11, 2020 Xenia, OH to Ft. Thomas, KY 72 Miles Start 7:30 AM Finish 3:23 PM Ride Time 6:04 Ascent 1266 Feet Descent 1349 Feet Tour Total 938 Miles  Details at:  https://cyclemeter.com/3f1ef27914a4c684/Cycle-20200611-0730-81019 I slept well stealth camping along the Little Miami Bike Trail outside of Xenia. There was a rushing stream besides my tent, which I believe helped my sleep. I was on comfy grass and level ground. I woke up with the birds at sunrise and nodded off for a few more winks. I was out of my tent by 7 AM and on the road by 7:30. My gear was packed before any of the joggers and cyclists came through on the trail. I took a poop in the woods and put on fresh socks and underwear. A  couple miles down the road I saw small animal in the middle of the trail. It was not that much larger than Blanka. The small doe scampered away as I approached. I was now off the ACA Chicago to NYC route as I head south down to Cinci...

June 12, 2020 Off Day in Fort Thomas, KY  I slept well last night in a bed at my uncle Herbie's house in Ft. Thomas. I woke up around 7 AM and edited a blog post before having breakfast with Herbie. I had two bowls of cornflakes with sliced bananas, orange juice, and instant coffee. Afterwards  we sat down in his office where we proceeded to figure out and complete my mother's 2019 tax returns. It was a long frustrating couple of hours. We took a break for ham sandwiches and cokes. Being in front of a computer for several hours doing taxes made me look forward to getting back out on the road. I stuck my dirty clothing, including my disgusting cycling gloves, in Herbie's washing machine. I also packed up all my dry camping equipment. After our work was finished we drove to the store and purchased wine and beer for my mom’s 6 PM memorial service. We stopped back at the house so that I could put my clothes in the dryer. We arrived at the church at five minutes before 6 PM, and...