This morning the tent was wet from storms last night. AGAIN.
So after getting things dried out AGAIN, I headed into Novi. I tried to contact Jerry again, but it looks like he is still out of town. Well, I need to go into Novi anyway. I had another broken spoke to get replaced. I really hope that 3,500 miles of potholes and rough roads are not beginning to fatigue my wheel spokes. If they all begin to fail, it will be a long end to the trip. Today, it seemed like the roads were especially rough.
This pavement might as well be Belgium cobblestones (or Pavé as they say in France).
Adam at the Performance Bicycle Shop fixed my wheel right away while I had lunch. Then he helped me find a route out of the area for me.
He told me about the I-275 Metro Bike Trail. The path might not have been in the most bucolic setting, but it was the perfect route out of the area.
Since the weather cleared this morning, the sky has been clear with no sign of thunderstorm activity for the whole day. And it is HOT. Hot and Humid. I sweated a lot and had to stop on a regular basis to re-hydrate. Between the heat, humidity, stops and negotiating the urban environment, I did not get as far down the road as I had hoped. I had high hopes of reaching Ohio today, but that ended up being a bit ambitious.
I made it to within about 25 miles of Toledo, Ohio. I found a good place for dinner in Carlton, but struck out on a place to camp. I am in a cheap motel tonight.
Assuming that there are no major calamities, I should be out of Michigan tomorrow and into Ohio.
Keep it going, Greg. Are you planning to see the Lewises. In New Hampshire? Love reading your blog.
We are happy to know you are out of Detroit!