This morning we decided to stay another night in Hazard, do laundry, get some rest and wait for the rain to stop. It is important to note that riding in these hills on these roads with rain coming down increases the risk substantially. It also challenges are ability to stay dry and healthy for the remainder of the ride. And since we have plenty of time (10 days) to go less than 600 miles we can take time off to stay out of the rain if we have a good forecast going forward. Tomorrow the forecast if for partly cloudy to sunny with no rain. We can also count on flatter rides as we get past the mountains heading for the coast.
Today, we slept, had lunch at The Big Blue Smokehouse and are watching LBJ on HBO.
Hazard Kentucky is tucked deep into the Appalachian Mountains and was prosperous at one time with the coal industry driving the economy. The coal now is slowing down and Hazard is feeling the bitterness of the waning effects on the economy. Income per capita is $23,000, unemployment is 10.9%, job growth is negative, and the violent crime rate is high.
Here is a map showing our profess:
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| To date we have ridden 2,579 miles! |
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| We have about 550 miles to go. |
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