Strong wind from the Southwest

Waking up early I couldn't wait to get out of town. The dogs barking all night really got on my nerves and for the third morning in a row I woke up tired. Breakfast was on Sweetwater and I was soon on a farm road crossing the Horse Hallow Wind Energy Center. This was one of my planned stops and despite the ferocious headwind I was happy to have made it.

Early in the afternoon I began to evaluate my day's milage and was not surprised to learn I had only gone forty miles. The wind was unrelenting. I decided to change trajectories and with the wind now more on my back I was able to pedal an additional forty miles in a lot less time.

After having been denied by the "lakekeeper" access to Elm Creek Reservoir on account of the wind (even though boaters still could go) I made it to Hords Creek Lake just before closing for a quick dip. The cool water was just what I needed and now with clean clothes on and having set up camp early, I feel ready for a big ride tomorrow.