Tally

-Days and nights = 36/35
-Nights camping/ in paid lodging/ at friends’ houses = 17/9/9
-Miles ridden = 1807
-Avg miles per day, Days #1-26 = 42
-Avg miles per day, Days #27-36 = 70
-Cumulative distances and averages = see itinerary
-Miles on dirt roads = abt 15, mostly pure misery
-Close calls = between 1 and 7
-People who think I'm braindead or suicidal = >837 (in Austin-area alone)
-Flats = 9 (Colorado = 6, Texas = 3, Utah, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas = 0)
-Tube Failures = 5 or 6
-Loose spokes = 2
-Wheel truings = 2
-Must-visit eating establishments = >3 (Betty's Cafe in Vernal, UT; Homey Hearth in Harrison, AR; Ozark Cafe in Jasper, AR)
-Honorable mention eating establishments = >2 (Mahogany Ridge in Steamboat Springs, CO; Star Cafe in Henderson, TX)

more to come

Inns

Bed and Breakfast establishments are often comparable to or cheaper than motels or hotels. For this cost saving, you sacrifice generic rooms, bland food, hunger and disservice. That is to say, at most inns, your hosts treat you like family, you get desserts, tea and snacks, an abundant homemade breakfast, better cable, interaction with other guests, sometimes a small library, more comfortable and home-like rooms, beds and bathrooms, unique and sometimes historic lodging. Instead of sterile and generic commerce, this is hospitality. And more reasonably priced. Who knew?