Biologist on a Bike

Kentucky

Day 58: (Lexington, KY to) Bryantsville, KY to Boonville, KY
Day 58: (Lexington, KY to) Bryantsville, KY to Boonville, KY

Day 58: (Lexington, KY to) Bryantsville, KY to Boonville, KY

Day 58: (Lexington, KY to) Bryantsville, KY to Boonville, KY Stats: Distance: 79.36 Average Speed: 11.0 mph; Max Speed: 33.6 mph Elevation Gain: 5,364 ft Average Temp: 84.2 F; Temp Range: 62.6-100.4 F   Story: One rest day and my…

Day 56: Springfield, KY to Bryantsville, KY (to Lexington, KY)
Day 56: Springfield, KY to Bryantsville, KY (to Lexington, KY)

Day 56: Springfield, KY to Bryantsville, KY (to Lexington, KY)

7/16/18 Stats: Distance: 50.53 mi Average Speed: 11.1 mph; Max Speed: 32.4 mph Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft Average Temp: 84.4 F; Temp Range: 73.4-104.0 F Story: I woke up before my alarm today, which was mildly surprising given that I…

Day 54: Mammoth Cave National Park, KY to Horse Cave, KY
Day 54: Mammoth Cave National Park, KY to Horse Cave, KY

Day 54: Mammoth Cave National Park, KY to Horse Cave, KY

7/14/18 Stats: Distance: 15.97 mi Average Speed: 11.7 mph; Max Speed: 31.2 mph Elevation Gain: 362 ft Average Temp: 86.2 F; Temp Range: 82.4-89.6 F Story: First thing’s first: if you are considering riding the TransAmerica Bike Trail, or if…

Day 53: Rough River State Resort Park, KY to Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
Day 53: Rough River State Resort Park, KY to Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

Day 53: Rough River State Resort Park, KY to Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

7/13/18 Stats: Distance: 83.39 mi Average Speed: 10.6 mph; Max Speed: 33.5 Elevation Gain: 3,871 ft Average Temp: 86.8 F; Temp Range: 60.8-104.0 F Story: It has been a long day, and I don’t just mean the distance. I decided…

Day 52: Sebree, KY to Rough River Dam State Resort Park, KY
Day 52: Sebree, KY to Rough River Dam State Resort Park, KY

Day 52: Sebree, KY to Rough River Dam State Resort Park, KY

7/12/18 Stats: Distance: 71.90 mi Average Speed: 10.6 mph; Max Speed: 33.5 mph Elevation Gain: 2,032 ft Average Temp: 85.8 F; Temp Range: 64.4-111.2 F   Story: Today was a good day. The church in Sebree was comfortable and cool.…