Yes, rest is a necessity when bike touring!

I mostly camped when I was younger. But as I got older if found that I didn't get enough rest when camping. Fatigue would get worse and worse. In 2012 and 2013 my long tours started with camping every night and ended with motels every night because of chronic fatigue. In 2014 I quit carrying camping gear and started staying in motels every night. It costs much more and limits the possible routes, but it allows me to keep bike touring. I would have quit touring a long time ago if camping was the only option.

It was a genuine bike repair space with a work stand and many tools. They allowed bikes in guest rooms, so it wasn't needed to store bikes.

Do you like to camp when bike touring? It would save you a good amount of money... :) Not that you'd have to camp every night, but occasionally... Of course, it would add weight to what you're carrying on your bike...but there are lightweight options to purchase. :)

What does your wife think of all your various bike tours on your own? I assume she doesn't bike? But to each their own... :)

Neat octagonal church! Never seen one before!

Patriotic hay bales! :)

Nice name for a restaurant that is in a church. :) "Our Daily Bread". :)

Wow, that front rim crack is very bad! It's amazing that your wheel lasted!! I've had a rim blow-out before and it's not good.

Good Junction City repurposes old buildings for new functions. :)

Always nice to have a good meal! :)

Wow, population of Bellfountain is only 8?!

Wow, surprised to hear there were so many homeless tents!

Nice idea to put picnic tables in the covered bridge! :)

The hotel had a bike maintenance room? Interesting! I wonder how many people would use it? Or did people store their bike in there while staying at the hotel vs in their room?