September 11, 2008
Day 15: To Fairfield
The sun started to shine on my tent at 8AM. I got on the road at 9:15 but felt miserable. No energy, aching all over. It feels like a cold but with no cough or stuffy head.
I had a slight headwind and it seemed like I was going uphill all the time. The monotonous scenery didn't help. I felt weak and was in a foul mood.
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The irrigated farms give way to dry farm fields and abandoned farms. The paved shoulder became narrower while the (still light) traffic gradually increased.
I felt so bad that I resolved to get a motel room in the next town, Fairfield.
I arrived at 1 PM and got a room at the only motel in town (nice one, though). Then I walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch. I took a nap from 3:30 until 7:30, then got up and heated a can of soup for dinner. That made me feel better but I need a long rest.
The weather forecast calls for a warming trend. That should eliminate any weather concerns about camping at 6000 feet elevation along the middle fork Boise river. Today was sunny with a high of about 75F, but I slept during the warmest part of the day.
Distance: 34.7 miles (55.5 km)
Climbing: 669 feet (203 m)
Average speed: 8.3 mph (13.2 km/h)
Maximum speed: 28 mph (45 km/h)
Today's ride: 35 miles (56 km)
Total: 658 miles (1,059 km)
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