Day 17: Tucumcari to Dalhart, Texas

Today was a tough day...everyone was tired from yesterday's 109 miles, and even though we started off with warmer temps and sunshine we had a freshening NE wind. Guess which way we were going?
The landscape became much flatter but still impressively green from all the rains they have had.
We ended up forming pace lines today because of the wind and it became a real slog. 96 miles later we pulled into Dalhart, Texas...everyone was pretty beat. Tomorrow we have a late start so we are looking forward to a little extra rest. Tomorrow (only) 71 miles to Guymon, Oklahoma. My knee continues to improve and for this I am exceedingly thankful. Thanks everyone for all your support and encouragement. Pictures today are of us stopping for a break along the road, the Texas state line, and me with my riding buddies Matt and Jim.