I had planned out a solo credit-card tour around the perimeter of the State of Ohio. 1050-ish miles, all told.
Starting where I live near Lake Erie, following the shoreline to the Pennsylvania line, head south 95 miles to the Ohio River, follow the river all the way to Cinci, North along the Indiana line to where it hits Michigan, back east to Lake Erie near Toledo, and follow the lakefront home... Only two even remotely hilly portions. I was giving myself three- to three and a half weeks, only riding 6 days/week, and only 3-4 hours/day. 35-70 miles/day. Probably ride from 7am until noon at the latest (before it gets hot, or summertime thunderstorms to build.) Most of the ride is flat. Lots of small towns with some interesting small-town history. Eat at local greasy-spoon restaurants (best for local 'flavor'), stop at the local libraries/city buildings to read up on the history of the town, visit any museums, do laundry, talk to people.
I'm retired. What's the rush, anyway???
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