I talked to the hostel host in Booneville, my scheduled stop for tomorrow. She gave me alarming info about the extent of the dog problem between Hazard and there. She said some dog owners have been known to sic their dogs on bicyclists. She recommended that I buy either wasp or bear spray and to not stop.
No mas. As luck would have it I’m next door to a rental car place. I decided to rent a car and drive to the next city on route that will accept a one-way rental. This happens to be Berea, the next town after Booneville.
I have always criticized bike tourist who shuttle past difficult sections on their tours but this is different. This is a very dangerous situation.
I will miss about 115 miles of riding but I will sleep well tonight.
I’m hoping the car agency has the vehicle I need. I reserved an SUV but I may have to settle for a pickup or something else.
It’s possible that the car rental place won’t have anything I can use so I’ve reached out to a local Warmshowers host to see if she can help.
Update: Warmshowers host can’t help. She recommends throwing treats to the dogs as did my wife. Someone earlier in the trip recommended soaking doggie treats with a laxative.
A Few Spokes Shy of a Wheel 
Smart! The best way to tour is to do what works for you!
Good thing I can afford this. They may not have a vehicle or a big enough one. If the latter, I’ll just go to Walmart and buy a bike rack. If the former, I’m throwing myself on the mercy of a local Warmshowers host.
it’s amazing what will fit if one is determined. We got two bikes in the back of a Kia Soul once. Can’t remember if we had to remove front wheels or not.
In grad school I house sat for a prof who let me use his VW Rabbit. I could fit 2 bikes in it. Easy.
I’m getting a Dodge Charger. This ought to be interesting
This is out of control. I suppose you knew this was the case when you looked at this route, but it’s much worse than I anticipated. No mas is right. I hope you get the car you need tomorrow. 🤞🏻
So, a zero day, but no car rental? What kind of laxative will soak into dog treats best?
Long story. Tour over. Drove a sports car home from Berea. More tomorrow