Whelp- another hot one. 78 miles, 100-plus heat.

These few days I've been markedly less social as I ride. I pretty much pay attention to my body, and think about where water will be.

Streator is a pretty run-down and depressed city. We got in early to beat the heat... and there wasn't much to fill our time with. I went to the weber house and garden

http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/

The owner was an interesting guy- and it was really impressive that he made the beautiful 2acre meticulous garden all by himself. He did it because he does not like this town, but is stuck here for some reason- and wanted to create an asthetically pleasing place fit himself.

It's a full time job.

Getting up at 4:30 to catch early morning cool.