big KS

am riding through Kansas right now. If california was tough because of the newness and Nevada was tough because of the distances between water and Utah was tough because of the grades of the roads climbing the mountains and Colorado was tough because of the rockies, then kansas is tough because of the heat. It is 101 out right now and I have 60 more miles to go. It is oppressive yesterday was 120 miles and it was 106 out the good thing is that I had great tailwind and was able to make good time. I have lots more to say but need to get back to the road before the wind switches on me as it is expected to do in 5 hours. Last thing I want is a head wind. I am still loving this everyone should go out and ride their bikes today. Its hard not to smile while on a bike. Trust me on this I have now traveled about 2000 miles on one and not stopped smiling. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. And my ass hurts, but thats expected i guess.(really my ass stopped hurting weeks ago, not sure if I got used to it or if it just lost all feeling.)