Leaving Fargo to Pelican Rapids, MN 60 miles! HOT!!!

Our ride began today! We left Fargo, ND very excited!  We had a big breakfast, took photos, and by 8:30, we were on our way!  Open flat roads, with some rolling hills the entire 60 miles.  No shade, just hot country roads, about 85+ degrees.  I rode with my friends from last years trip, Deb Milano, Clarkie, and tried keeping up with a fast chick from Boston, but couldn't wihich was smart, because it was so hot.  I drank a lot of fluids, electrolytes, and ate slim jims,  shot blocks--like gatorade chewies, power bar,cookies, M &Ms.  Then stopped at a road side bar for a big fat hamburger.  Oh man!  This is great!!  Hey, eat to ride, ride to eat!  Got into the Pelican Hotel in Pelican Rapids, MN around 2:00.  Glad to get here, and get out of the sun.  I took a cold shower, and drank more fluids.  Around 6:30 our guide Michelle will cook us dinner.  I thought of all of you while I rode, and how lucky I am to have you all as my friends and family. Tomorrow we head into Wadena, MN about 59 miles.  Below are some photos of the start of the trip , leaving Fargo.  I'll post again tomorrow.
Love, Kit