I Don't Need No Stinking Rest Day (But I Took One Anyway)

September 12, 2021

Still In Moscow

I hated Moscow when I first arrived yesterday. I hated the approach to the city, and the outskirts did nothing to alleviate the hate.

I changed my mind a little when I passed through the historic downtown area. It seemed pretty hip and vibrant, but I was too worn out to experience the vibe. I just wanted to look for a place to stay for the night.

This morning, I made the decision to stay here another day. It wasn't that I needed a rest; I just needed to figure out where I was going. My new route had only been planned for one day. I had no idea where to go next. And I fell asleep in my Super 8 Motel room shortly after I checked in yesterday, and I slept until 10:00 p.m. so I missed going somewhere for dinner. My supper consisted of almonds and beef jerky.

I had to clear my head. I had to call The Feeshko for her birthday. I needed some time to answer all the messages on my Cycleblaze journal, my e-mails, my texts, and Cycle365. I had to review my bank account. Plus, it's the National Football League opener. Make no mistake about it, this is not a rest day.

After asking for an extra night at the Super 8 and working out most of my problems, I set out to explore Moscow, Idaho. I rode up and down a whole lot of streets.

Moscow is a bike-friendly town. These images appear all over the place -- even on residential streets.

Bikes are locked up to bike racks all over town.

Moscow has a cool downtown area. With a bunch of little restaurants and shops and people sipping coffee on patios, it feels like a village.

Moscow has many holy places. I'll just show a couple of them.

This stone-faced Methodist church was pretty interesting.

I like this one on the side of the food co-op.

This one is outside the restaurant where I had breakfast.

And I liked the entrance to the old Moscow High School. The new Moscow high school is across the street and isn't worth a picture.

I'm back in my motel room and I'm watching football during the NFL season opener. The Minnesota Vikings lost today, which was disappointing. The good news is that my team's arch-rival, the Green Bay Packers are getting walloped, as of the third quarter.

Today's ride: 15 miles (24 km)
Total: 210 miles (338 km)

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Suzanne GibsonLooks like a good place to spend a non-rest day. How did Moscow get its name?
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3 years ago

Scott AndersonI have warm feelings about Moscow. We enjoyed two day rides through here from Palouse, but mostly I remember i t for the three visits I paid to their wound nurse while my dog bite was healing.
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3 years ago