The Lone Rider

Afton, OK to Carthage, MO 05-07-2026 Day 27

It was one of the coldest mornings of the trip. The temperature was 43 degrees, but there was practically no wind. We …

We thought the weather would be a lot like yesterday – cool and windy. It was both, but not as bad as …

I had set an alarm so that I could go across the street to Gigi’s Donuts for my breakfast shortly after when …

We had a wonderful visit with the Jungers, but we like to get out early before the winds get too strong. Today, …

The weather today looked even better than yesterday. A little warmer, but with the winds pointing more at our backs. We got …

We walked over to Braum’s Dairy store in the dark at 6 AM to get our breakfast. It was a good place …

We had a good rest. The hotel staff was responsive to my request to fix some WIFI problems I had last night, …

I was so wiped from yesterday’s ride, I slept through my alarm for the first time. Up a half hour later than …

In the original planning, today was supposed to be long mileage, with gentle downhill heading east. I was counting on westerly winds. …

Our Warm Showers hosts, Mel and Erika Lolmaugh had just got home from their respective 12 hour shifts as local police and …