Day 57, Coverdale to Indianapolis

49.6 miles today and 2978 overall

After a relatively cool night we awoke to sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. An earlier strategy session determined that a motel in Indianapolis maximized what was needed in terms of easterly progress, moderate distance, and value. So our crack navigation team of Arnold and Farrell went to work with their phones and apps and ouija boards to detect/decipher/divine a suitable route from rural Indiana to the heart of Indianapolis.

Much of the route included in our beloved rails to trails (with a crushed limestone finish)

Happiness is shade on a hot summer’s day
Happiness is being on the receiving end of strangers’ generosity. Thank you Joy and Bill
Happiness is being on the receiving end of people’s investment in the health and happiness of their communities. Thank you to the people of Putnam County.

Down the road we stopped for lunch.

Colin showing Bob how to field dress a bevy of wild Indiana bagels

We pressed on towards the city.

Happiness is riding with friends on a nice trail with a tail wind.
Downtown Indianapolis
Happiness is shelter

View from our “camping spot”

Happiness is a good day on the trail. More tomorrow.

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    Kathy Swinehart

    Outstanding post. Love the wild bagels Happiness is following a brother’s adventure from the comfort of my porch. Pedal on! Love and luck.

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