Jeff, I was having trouble with leg cramps ... woke me about every morning about 0300. I tried some maalox (usually works) but no luck. My neice (RN) told me "try pickle juice." I did ... maybe about 3 ounces of dill juice ... and had none that night. So I read up on it and found that acetic acid seems to help with leg cramps but they don't know why. So I drink a shot glass full of apple cider vinegar before bed about 2 or 3 times a week and have had no more issues! :-) Tim FYI

In 2021 I passed through Medora on the Northern Tier route - I ate at the Cowboy Cafe (crowded, not too impressed to be honest) and later met up with my riding partner at Boots Bar - so it was fun when your journal rekindled those memories!

You have nothing to apologize for Jeff. I know everyone here feels the same and we are just happy that you are feeling better and able to go a bit further on your tour. Continue to listen to your body and follow its orders!

Nice meeting you this evening Jeff. You are one tough dude riding a road bike on gravel roads! My wife and I carry two old cross over road/mountain bikes(Mongoose). I have been a few miles on gravel roads while in the Dakotas and some of the gravel feels like boulders :P For those following Jeff, he looks in good health, just still has some cough. God bless and keep pedaling! PS your pictures are great, at least until you post one of me lol

All those intriguing photos of hillside exposures make me want to go hunt fossils!

Good to see you are taking my high school distance running coach's advice and listening to your body! Its first message was "Yes, you can continue." Its second message was "Just don't overdo!"

I’m still concerned for your health, but this shot makes me glad you’re continuing.

Beautiful colors!

Old Dutch chips yummy

Around here they spray mag chloride on the dirt roads to keep down the dust. Is that possibly what you rode through?

I read an article today about a man near Pratt, KS planting 80 acres of sunflowers to surprise his wife for their 50th anniversary. This certainly looks like a lot of sunflowers - but you aren't in Kansas!

That looks a little rough. Closed?

“So hot thought I would die” Yikes!

Yes, it's great to hear that you're feeling better! Let the adventure continue!

So happy to hear that you're feeling better. I was a little worried about you.
Jeanna

Sardines must be the key to keeping you going. Stay healthy