Well, Nebraska is not flat. Winds today were extremely unkind. 20+ mph gusting to 30+ mph and not in a favorable direction.

I still managed 82 miles but it was really ugly at times. I was trying to ride the shoulder but the winds kept blowing me to my left into the rumble strip. The rumble strip was especially rough and it became an issue of possibly losing control and going down. So I moved onto the road and was able to ride more normal. I guess it was okay. A state trooper came by and didn't stop me.

Came upon Fort Robinson which has some fascinating history. I could have spent 1/2 day there looking around. But needed to plod along with the wind.

Finally saw some cornfields.

The last 30 miles was insane. Flat terrain and I was only able to do 8-12 mph. I just pretended it was a long climb and went slow. I even started laughing as it was so ridiculous. I kept telling the wind "you can blow as hard as you want but you can't make me get off my bike!!!!!". It was a good mental challenge but I just reminded myself that I wasn't under a time pressure so just go slow. Heck, it even gave me a chance to look around and enjoy the scenery even more.

I have to admit I've never ridden in conditions like that for so long. Oh well.

Tomorrow's forecast is similar but my plan calls for 106 miles??? The winds are supposed to calm down after that.

Might not get pics up tonight. Wifi not that great.