Cassoday, KS to Newton, KS
Friendly horn taps: 3
Miles: 41
Total so far: 2,176
We woke up at 4:30 this morning to try and knock out some miles before the wind and heat became too much of an issue. It’s blowing from the south, creating cross winds (crosswinds are better than headwinds), the afternoon wind gusts are in excess of 40 miles per hour and there are record setting highs throughout Kansas. We came into Newton, Kansas in good shape, looking forward to another 12 miles to Hesston to stay at the firehouse there. The Hesston firehouse was reported as having good restaurants, free lodging for cyclists, a kitchen to use, and showers.
The only problem is all that was available at Newton, not Hesston, and is the result of a typo on our maps. No harm, we caught the error early before departing Newton, decided to stay there and the day resulted in a good short ride in deteriorating conditions.
Oh! I found this gravy machine at a convenience store. Sallie loves all things gravy (not)!
Newton, Kansas train station
Fire Station #2, Newton, Kansas
This is John, going San Fransisco to Yorktown. He was traveling with his cousin who got heat exhaustion in Colorado and had to take over driving duties in lieu of riding.
John and Bill - San Diego to Yorktown, VA http://www.peregrine-house.org
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Tomorrow’s ride is dedicated to Paul Lawrence Elwell
Paul was my brother for 22yrs. He was a wonderful and fun. He was more like a twin than a brother. I will always miss him. Paul was killed on December 18th. 2003.
In Memory of Warmer Summers 
I want to commend you for what you are doing. I really love reading your updates. My father, Robert Weyer, was killed by a drunk driver at the age of 24 in 1979. I thank you for doing and will be praying for you everyday. God Bless You.
Jessica Bentley