I discussed options for today with Nancy. I need to get to Pittsburg, MO. today to be on schedule. Yesterday, Cory offered me a place to camp on their property. Cory, Ashlee, and their wonderful son, Owen, live north of the city of Pittsburg. From Stockton Lake State Park to Greenfield, MO, to get back on route, the distance is twenty miles. From Greenfield to Pittsburgh, it is fifty-six miles. We had planned that Nancy would shuttle me back to my route.
Nancy agreed to bring me to Lamar, MO, to pick up my route there. This would allow us a more relaxed morning. And, a more relaxed day of riding.
We get to Lamar around eleven a.m. I load my bike and grab a bite to eat, then begin the ride to Pittsburg. Nancy and Moe head back to Stockton Lake.
Back roads riding west.
I cross into Kansas on the TransAm Route at mile 25.5 at 2/40 p.m. I rode here back in 2022.
I arrived at my host’s home at 4:20 p.m. Cory came home a few minutes later. I am relaxing in the shade, gulping ice water. I’m going to let it cool a bit before setting up camp.
