Day 15 - Fairview Heights to Barboursville, WV

Our second to last day on the road took us through four states: starting in Illinois, through southern Indiana, the width of Kentucky, and into West Virginia. We were within sight’s distance of Ohio as well. 

Traffic was light for us this morning leaving Indiana. We crossed several rivers over the course of the day.

We noticed a yard full of airplanes on a stick. He has quite the assortment.

Continuing into Indiana, traffic remained tolerable for us. A few trucks rolled by with large cut logs.

Passing into Kentucky, we noticed how several states have their claim in President Lincoln. Illinois claims to be the “land of Lincoln” while Kentucky hails as the birthplace of the great man.

Traffic increased dramatically entering Louisville, KY and stayed heavy for a long time.

Outside town, we noticed a few trailers with the “Trailer Tail”. We assume this makes those 54-foot 18-wheelers more aerodynamic. This specific truck had none of the usual vortex of turbulence that blows our bike around as we approached and rode past, so we agreed that this accessory is pretty cool.

We approached Lexington, Kentucky and noticed the well-to-do horse farms, homes and barns. East of the city, a sign announced the Thoroughbred Retirement pasture. These horses have the good life here.

Just West of Morehead, KY, we got a neat surprise. A Bradley fighting vehicle! Missing a few parts, but an interesting sight on the highway.

We made great time today, riding 8am to 5pm, with just two stops and covering 450 miles. Our hotel is right by the Huntington Mall in Barboursville, WV (not a coincidence per Michele’s planning), so we had dinner options. We recommend the Blackberry Patron margarita at Chilis, so good! So good that Michele just had to do some shopping in the mall after dinner.

Tomorrow we have a short riding day and arrive at home after 16 days.