GOE XVI Day Five: More Heat and Tenderloins

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

After packing up the car, very little to pack on the bike this trip, with a car behind me, we headed out of Toledo, starting out on US 24, the same road we were on a couple of days ago. That happens with this rally from time to time.

US 24 would take us back into the Hoosier State, and to Fort Wayne for a loop around on 469. From there we would make a few jogs, then make our way into Huntington, Indiana. I had always known this town as the birthplace of former Vice President Dan Qualye, but I was going to find out something else was born there long before him!

We pulled into downtown to find a place to eat, first place looked like a dive, place number two looked too upscale, so we settled on Nick's Kitchen. Apparently, and from the menu, this is a historical place, and lays claim to inventing the Hoosier Delicacy, the Tenderloin. The story seemed pretty detailed, so I guess it is true?

We left town heading west on SR 16, a long drive through rolling hills of farms. When SR 16 heads south, it joins with SR 19, then splits again and goes into Denver, Indiana. My mom and her parents lived in this little town that is only an eighth as high as its more popular namesake. We stopped by the old homestead for a minute.

We continued on SR 16 out of town, and until we hit SR 25, turned left, and headed south. After going through Logansport, we were now on SR 29, but still heading south. SR 18 joins up with SR 29, and when it split off, we stayed with the lower numbered route.

SR 18 took us to Flora, Indiana, a brief stop, then south on SR 75. In Frankfort, Indiana, SR 75 ends, and we take on SR 39, the road that started it all. This would take us into Danville, and onto home. Another GOE in the books, and another trip I am glad I made!



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