Rasmivan proudly holds the Peace Torch which is being carried throughout the Peace Ride. This is in Douglas, Wyoming before leaving for our next destinations towards Nebraska.
Good photos-ops for the Peace Run as Salil stretches his legs a bit and races the train. Looks like a pretty close contest and a great way to loosen the legs after all those miles of cycling so far.
Lots of trains in Wyoming to compete with.
Entering Van Tassell, Wyoming, the least populated incorporated town in the least populated state.
Leaving Wyoming, our fourth state so far.
We met Anne as we were leaving Wyoming for Nebraska. She kindly held the Peace Torch, offering her goodwill and friendly smile. She was very interested in our Peace Ride and has ridden across America with her husband in two week increments over a five year period.
Entering our fifth state, Nebraska.
Entering into the wide open plains of Nebraska with lots of green grasslands.
By this time we lost 2000 feet of elevation. Nice downhill terrain for cycling.
Lots of farms and huge farm equipment along the way.
We also enjoyed very scenic areas with these rock formations called 'buttes', in the background.
Hay bales wrapped in red, white and blue. Perhaps getting ready for the Fourth of July, Independence Day.
We happily found a wonderful Cafe called 'Just Love.'
Kadyn and Jackson kindly share the Peace Torch along with their friendly smiles, peaceful wishes and 'Just Love'.
Huge grain elevators which store the grain and corn from endless farmlands along our route.
A typical mile marker on the Cowboy Trail. Note the horseshoe as the 'C' for 'Cowboy' and the railroad spike as the 'T' for 'Trail'. Can't get lost that way.
Bike Cowboy Salil.
Bike Cowboy Rasmivan.
On Thursday, the 26th, we reached Long Pine, Nebraska. Mayor Ed Brown and Treasurer Jan Buoy share the Peace Torch, kindly offering their peaceful smiles and wishes for peace.
The next evening in O'Neill, Nebraska we stayed at the Holiday Inn. We are so grateful to the staff and management here, as Brett also shares the Peace Torch and offers his goodwill and kind wishes for peace.
The following day we reached Columbus, Nebraska. We offer special thanks to the Hampton Inn for hosting us for the night. A great place to stay with a good rest for the next day.
A view from our route over a very tall railway trestle. Quite dramatic!!
Another enormous farm vehicle we encountered on our way through the plains and farmlands.
Big storm brewing along the plains. We could see it miles and miles away, hoping that it does not come our way.
Stopping along the route for some food, Rasmivan is eager to enjoy that huge mug of horchata, a delicious Mexican drink made from corn.
Speaking of corn, these fields of corn can go on and on for days as we ride along the Cowboy Trail.
Endless corn fields along the way.
Mile 3 along the Cowboy Trail. We're still on track.
Lots of crops means lots of irrigation and watering.
Riding along the peaceful and scenic Elkhorn River for a while.
Relaxing in Fremont, Nebraska, while our bikes were being serviced.
Riding all those miles every day means our bikes and our bodies need an occasional break and 'tune-up' during the day.
William, owner of Bad Dog Bikes, helped us out enormously, quickly solving all of our tire travails.
Thank you so much, William for everything you did for our bikes. You helped make us and our bikes a lot happier now.
Beautiful and colorful sunset over the endless plains.
As the road is endless, Even so, our aspiration-heart Has to be tireless.
