July 2012

Day 47 – July 20 – Iroquois, IL to Fletcher Lake, IN – 86 Miles

Today we started off in cool and overcast weather. At times it was misting but not enough to warrant the use of rain covers. We headed east from Iroquois and within 7 miles we were in Indiana. The crossing into the Hoosier State was on...

Day 46 – July 19 – Pontiac, IL to Iroquois, IL – 65 Miles

Overnight there were thunderstorms. It was a restful night but I had been awaken by several loud claps of thunder. Forecasts called for a break in the heat but it was apparent the humidity had gotten higher. Before breakfast I was able to change both rear...

Day 45 – July 18 – Kewanee, IL to Pontiac, IL – 97 Miles

Our goal for the day was Pontiac, IL and it would be a challenge in the heat. We figured nearly 100 miles and we could deviate from the Adventure Cycling route to shave off a few miles. Barb had planned to drive up from Champaign...

Day 44 – July 17 – Muscatine, IA to Kewanee, IL – 85 Miles

It’s great to be back in Illinois! We got a good start today, moving toward the river at 7:00. We followed our Adventure Cycling maps that led us directly into street construction that cut off our access to the bridge over the Mississippi. After looking at...

Day 43 – July 16 – Lowden, IA to Muscatine, IA – 39 Miles

The alarm went off at 5:00 and we were out on the road by 6:30. At the gas station in Lowden we met up with cyclist Nick Matteson. We had last seen Nick as we were headed into the Minneapolis. His destination today is Aledo,...

Day 42 – July 15 – Dyersville, IA to Lowden, IA – 59 Miles

After the long day yesterday we slept in and got our latest start of the trip. It was approaching 1:00 in the afternoon before we got on the road. Our goal was Lowden, IA a stop within 40 miles of Muscatine. The day was not...

Day 41 – July 14 – Lansing, IA to Dyersville, IA – 100 Miles

What an interesting day! We woke to wet tents from overnight rains. We could hear thunder nearby but it was not raining at camp. We had an ambitious goal today, Dyersville, IA at 100 miles. Dyersville would put us in a position to cross into...

Day 40 – July 13 – Winona, MN to Lansing, IA – 73 Miles

It was another slow start today. My alarm went off at 6:00 and I was in the shower shortly after, however when I returned to camp the predicted rain showers had arrived. I got back into the tent and checked the weather radar on my...

Day 39 – July 12 – Red Wing, MN to Winona, MN – 70 Miles

We got bit of a late start today in terms of beating the heat. It was already quite warm by our 8:30 departure. We followed the Great River Road south out of Red Wing. It follows the river as well as the Canadian Pacific Railroad. ...

Day 38 – July 11 – Crystal, MN to Red Wing, MN – 76 Miles

Sometimes it is amazing how we lose track of time and days. It is Wednesday already! We were out of bed by 6:00 and said goodbye to Christina, Anna and William as they headed off to work and daycare. We packed up and were on the...

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