Day 16: Last Full Day in Kansas

"A lot of fun, and a lot of wind" ... That sums up today's 151-mile ride to Emporia, Kansas. News from the riders:

• Thanks to Bill Burns from the Fixed Gear Gallery (www.fixedgeargallery.com), Mojo has a new Brooks leather saddle that will make his riding much more comfortable over the last two weeks of the ride.
  
• Ken showed amazing strength again today (reminiscent of his monster ride into Blanding, Utah), and seemed to be gunning for another Hard As Nails award. Ken and Ike gapped the group at one point, and even Mojo had to work hard to catch up.
• Greg was getting down about Kansas and the lack of scenery ... he will hopefully perk up once the ride enters Missouri tomorrow.
• The Kee Family ended their trip with the Big Fix today, having spent the last three days providing meals and rest stops for the riders. The Big Fix is very grateful for everything they have done for the ride.
• A new rider--James Thompson--joined the Big Fix. James will ride to Boston, bringing the paceline back up to seven riders. James' mother, Rosemary, will also join the ride as a support driver.
  
• Lunch was at Lake Marion, about 45 miles from Emporia.

Photos from today's ride coming soon!