Not to worry, it was relatively minor – details below.
Darfur to Owatonna, MN 92 miles.
First, unfinished story: I forgot to tell you that I pitched my tent in the Darfur American Legion Park, two blocks from the lounge. Just me & 6,000 mosquitos & a cool little owl using the pavilion as a base.
Had a restless night since it stayed hot & my body still hadn't stopped peddling, & I only got to rinse off using the park fountain.
My mapping/timing mistakes yesterday really cost me today, & fatigue & the heat didn't help. By 2 pm, it was clear I wasn't going to make the Hanlons' without motor vehicle assistance (i.e. a ride).
I called Eric – I would ride for two more hours & he'd pick me up. Then, just as I crossed the city limits, I was going to make a pit stop at McD's. When I turned to cross the highway, my wheel caught on the lip of the shoulder & I was sent sprawling into the traffic lane. There were no cars coming (I looked 1st), & a nice lady who saw me fall pulled up behind me & put her flashers on & stayed until I got off the highway & got myself together.
Jake & BOB are fine. I bruised my right butt cheek & its very hard. My right knee also took a beating. I was OK enough to ride over to McD's & then, minus BOB, to walmart for instant ice packs & an ace wrap.
I'm sitting at McD's with half my bottom on one ice pack & another on my knee & Eric just pulled in.
Updates later. I'm OK, just sore & not quite so charmed.