![]() ![]() 'NO, THE WATER WILL MAKE THE SUN BURN ME!' 'Lookit, we have to go to the church'. (Not just shades of Avi and Violet, but a direct quote). So I got Dodie up.įirst I asked her to drink more. I tried bringing a bike around and making shade, but no real luck. In this case though the sun was directly overhead, and making any shade was difficult. We had thought about the possible need for shade in open areas and actually bought a tarp just for this. She tried for a little while, but then got off her bike and collapsed.Ĭollapsing in the open sun is not a recommended procedure. Dodie said she did not think she could go on, but I said 'Look, the church is just over there'. However I spotted a church and told Dodie we had better head for it. This is a small hamlet with no remaining business district. We started to pour some over our heads too, but Dodie really began to suffer. We drank about six, but when you are working hard in the heat there is a limit to the effectiveness of water in keeping you going. We naturally encouraged each other to keep drinking, and we did have quite a bit of water on board (8 bottles). The headwind continued very strong and the temperature rose to at least 90F (32C). But in this case, all agreed, and we had headwinds to fight! The arrow shows how we have left the prairie and will be cutting through tallgrass aspen into coniferous forest while in Minnesota Heart We have had to fight the urge to blow past museums and points of interest. ![]() Even retired people or those on year long trips feel the need to get on with it. This all went by fairly quickly, but Victor soon echoed what we all must have been thinking 'How long have we been here?'. We covered a discussion of whether the various legends of which way the prevailing winds blow are accurate (not!), Schwalbe tire failures, GPS uses (or not), what would be involved if one were to ask someone in a car to beam you out of a dire situation - like away from thirst, hunger, heat, rain, cold, or injury, paved shoulders (or not) and driver behaviour by region, etc. Even a one way UQ exchange with someone can be pretty rapid fire, but four excited cyclists make for quite a UQ barrage! That is not all we talked about, though. Naturally we pulled over and so began to exchange first UQs and then all sorts of other information. Yes, a touring bike! It turned out to be Victor and Sue, or 'Rochester to Virginia via Vancouver'' on CGOAB! We had not gone far when an exciting silhouette loomed on the horizon at the other side of the road. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.We set off South into the headwind again. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. ![]() Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in April leads to these guidelines: A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals. UV indexIn Thief River Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. SunshineIn April, the average sunshine in Thief River Falls is 7.3h. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT. On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. DaylightIn April, the average length of the day in Thief River Falls is 13h and 42min. In Thief River Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.1 days and aggregates up to 25.08" of snow. In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in April, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" of snow. SnowfallMonths with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thief River Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.3 days and collects up to 18.39" of precipitation. Rainfall In Thief River Falls, during April, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" of precipitation. HumidityIn Thief River Falls, the average relative humidity in April is 69%. In Thief River Falls, an average nighttime temperature of 32.7☏ is expected during April. TemperatureAs Thief River Falls transitions into April, the average high-temperature shows a marked escalation, increasing from a cold 32.2☏ in March to a chilly 48.7☏. Winds start picking up speed, and daylight hours keep extending throughout the month. The cloud cover reduces and contributes to an impressive increase in sunshine duration, elevating the UV index. April heralds an era of further climate shift, witnessing increased precipitation, which primarily falls as rain instead of snow. Spring firmly establishes itself in April with an average high temperature escalating to a comfortable 48.7☏, while lows average at 32.7☏. ![]()
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