Since there was not anyplace to get breakfast in Gackle, I fired up the jetboil and had oatmeal and coffee in my WS room. I left Gackle at 08:00 intending to stop for a snack and later lunch at one of the little towns along the way. Unfortunately, the towns were either 4-5 miles off my route or the cafe/gas station was closed for good. So, no snacks or water refills for 75 miles…The road started off hilly with nice scenery and I saw several deer running through cornfields and a few pheasants and grouse. There was no wind but it clear, sunny and warm.Then, about 40 miles east of Gackle, the road became extremely straight and flat with soybeans the dominant landscape feature- not so stimulating… And it was hot now! I think the more scenic part of North Dakota is behind me. I did cross two nice rivers- the James and the Sheyenne- which makes about three I’ve crossed in North Dakota. I rolled into Enderlin about 12:30 and immediately hit a local grill for lunch and rehydration. Daily mileage: 75, trip miles: 1,693. Tomorrow will be my last day in North Dakota!
The road out of Gackle was pleasantly hilly with lots of ponds and lakes and pleasant scenery- and no traffic:
And then the road became this- first photo facing east, second photo facing west (and don’t forget it was hot, too):
The Sheyenne River (I did not mis-spell it, this is how it is spelled):
A new and widespread crop, soybeans (I think):
The landscape right around Enderlin was pretty:
Dave Bikes America 
Wow, 75 miles in 4:30! That is quite a fast pace for such a long distance! Go Dave!
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Thanks Fred, no big hills and a light quartering tailwind
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Fred, what days are you available now? I am in Milaca, MN tonight and will be in Landing, IA Saturday. The following Thursday I head east into Indiana.
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I hope you enjoyed your time in North Dakota!
I had fun riding with you. Keep in touch, and have a great tour…I’ve always enjoyed mine!
Hope the wind stays at your back.
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Thanks Andy- I enjoyed riding with you, too!
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Dave,
Welcome to the Red River Valley (that’s the Red River of the North). It’s good you like flat, as that’s what you’ll get for the next couple of days as you ride across the glacial Lake Agassiz lake bed.
Looks like soy beans. Pretty soon you should add potatoes and sugar beets to your crop list.
Crank on.
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Wow, lots to look forward to
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I think I saw a couple more pirates in those East – West Pics.
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Good eye! I didn’t mention them because I wanted to see who was paying attention.
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