The 19th annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure began in the city of Celina. Sunday, we rode from Celina through Rockford, then stopped for lunch in Willshire. The temperatures were rapidly rising, so we rode through the 'shower' in Ohio City to cool off before ending at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. It was hot. With no shade. We had ridden 49 miles. No pictures. Monday, we left Van Wert before 7:00 am; stopped for lunch at the new Spencerville High School. We arrived at Wapakoneta High School before the temperatures got too high. Fifty-seven miles. 
Hot and no shade. "Maybe another beer will cool me off," says Mike.
Tuesday was a lay-over day. The skies looked like rain. Or drizzle. We rode into Wapakoneta with Pete, Judy and Lee for some exploring. 
We visited the Armstrong Air and Space Museum with 500 of our 'best' friends. It was crowded. In July 1969 Neil Armstrong was the commander of the Apollo 11. He had the honor of stepping first onto the moon. He said, "That's one small step for man, a giant leap for mankind" which his wife had written. 
We visited James Bowsher's Temple of Tolerance. James is telling about one of his structures. 
All the way through, I kept saying, "I'm not taking another picture". It was beyond belief! 
Dick's Place 1941; on the left. State of Ohio Right of way Marker; on the right. Dick was the originator of 'Team BOB' but decided not to come this year.
We left Wapakoneta early Wednesday morning for the 62 mile ride to Troy. The weather was a little cooler and we had a wonderful tailwind. We camped outside the Troy city park, near the Hobart Arena . We were there two nights also. 
Troy is known for their 'Sculptures on the Square'. This years 'Sculptures Take Flight' features WACO (Weaver Aircraft Company) Planes. Officially founded in 1920, WACO planes were produced in Troy until 1946. 
The Spirit of Ohio and Seasoned Flier were two of the 25 planes on display. 
The 'square' reminded us of some of the small German towns we had been in not so long ago.
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