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Day 30

Today was one of our toughest yet, with 107 miles of cycling through heat and relentless headwinds. Right from the start, we faced a hill as we left the hotel, setting the tone for a challenging but rewarding day. Rural Illinois stretched out before us with its expansive landscapes and quiet roads. The scenery, though…
Day 29

Title: Day 29: Reaching Our 8th State and the 2000-Mile Mark Today’s ride took us from Kirksville, MO to Quincy, IL, spanning 76 miles and marking our entry into our eighth state. The weather was perfect for cycling, with a nice sunny day and a light breeze to keep us cool. Our route followed Route…
Day 28

Title: Day 28: Rolling Hills and Friendly Faces Today’s ride took us from Chillicothe to Kirksville, covering 75.4 miles. The landscape was dominated by mile after mile of rolling hills, making for a physically demanding but visually rewarding journey. The endless fields of corn and sprawling farms provided a scenic backdrop, highlighting the vast agricultural…
Day 27

Rain, Rollers, and a Warm Welcome in DeKalb This morning at breakfast, I had the privilege of meeting Richard Lowder, a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. Richard, a 1st Marine Division Infantry Platoon leader from Albemarle, North Carolina, shared his story with me. He has PTSD and expressed how much our meeting meant to him. Encounters…
Day 26

Title: Day 26: From Topeka to St. Joseph – A Day of Simple Pleasures Today was a straightforward but fulfilling day as we cycled from Topeka, Kansas, to St. Joseph, Missouri, covering 89 miles. After the excitement of reaching our halfway point yesterday, today offered a more relaxed pace, filled with simple joys and iconic…
Day 25

Day 25: Rolling Hills, New Friends, and Sweet Treats – Emporia to Topeka Today’s ride from Emporia to Topeka, Kansas, covered 59 miles and marked two significant milestones: our last day in Kansas and the halfway point of our entire trip. It’s hard to believe we’ve come this far, and the journey has been nothing…