Day 73 - Amsterdam, NY to Bennington, VT

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 Stats: 

Today's miles: 73.0 miles
Today's feet of elevation gain: 2,621 feet
Total miles traveled: 3,424.7 miles
Total feet climbed: 88,614 feet

Ok, at 6:30 PM I finished for the second time today. At 3:30 rain forced me to ride into Cambridge where I thought I would be spending the night. When I arrived none of the lodging options were operating or available (motel was closed and the two bed and breakfasts don't take same day visitors). I rode another hour and a half in a down poor (the kind of rain that stings your face) to get to Bennington VT. I checked into the Hampton to dry out and warm up before tomorrow's leg. 

Since Bennington is off of my planned route, I am going to reroute tomorrow and shoot for Keene, VT (67 mi)

A soggy view 15 mi from Cambridge NY

Location: Bennington, VT 05201, USA

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