August 13, 2021 – Richmond, IL – Pedaled from 7:15 a.m. to 7 p.m., covered 91.89 miles. I’m sore, I can’t touch my toes and I’m still in bear country.
So close to the Badger State I can taste it.
Man, Illinois is sure a long state.
Followed the fabulous Fox River Trail. It was paved, headed north, and unbeknownst to me, spidered off into other trails that could take you further west off your designated path if you weren’t paying attention.
It was a beautiful day with paddlewheel boats, stumbling upon the biggest ball of bicycle inner tubes, and a Prairie Trail with downhills so steep bicyclists we’re encouraged to walk their bikes.
The adventure and small towns were fantastic but there sure were a lot of guys from the power company fixing lines. To top it off, the damage from the storms this past week also littered the trails and made for slow going.
I’ll throw down that TODAY is the day I cross the state line and TODAY is the day to drift back home.
86 miles according to Siri.
Have I not commanded you? … Be strong and courageous. … Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
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