June 16, 2015
to Pinarbasi: with views of Mt. Erciyes
There are moments when cycling thoughts of "why am I doing this? Is this fun? This hurts, just keep pedaling" usually when climbing...like when tackling the 2km 7% grade, quickly followed by 1.7 km 7% hill right out of Kayseri. Then there are moments when seeing Mt. Erciyes, or after topping the climb the scenery changes and the road stays high, thoughts of "this why I like cycle touring".
With about 20kms to go, we stop for watermelon being sold from a truck at a gas station. We buy one and ask if they would cut it for us, it was a small melon but cutting it with a swiss army pocketknife would have been a challenge. A very refreshing stop and then we continue on.
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Today's ride: 92 km (57 miles)
Total: 3,764 km (2,337 miles)
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