QUINCY, IL TO SPRINGFIELD, IL

Quincy, Il, to Springfield, Il
110.14 mi in 6 hr 20 min
7 June 2010

What a day. Really long. Doug Squires from Coverntry England and I rode most of the day together. He manufactures auto parts there. He is a great guy, rider and story teller. Seems to 'ave been everywhere.

We rode over the Illinois river which is much bigger than one might think. Have seen barges loading grain there twice.

Doug and I got a great pull from Greg the last 35 miles or so. Still was a beautiful day and I really enjoyed riding with both. Doug is more my speed. Greg is much stronger.

The countryside is beautiful, but does not show well in photos.

Beautiful patriotic barn

Doug Posing on the Illinois Bridge after watching barge load

Now here's a good sized farm tractor

Doug coming out of the Sag and Greg catching up.

We latched on for a great pull

Greg Pulling into Springfield after leading Doug and I

for 35-38 miles or so. Saved us. 110 miles is a long way.

Sorry the pic is distant, I guessed wrong. So what's new.

KIRKSVILLE, MO TO QUINCY, IL

Kirksville, Mo to Quincy, Il
78.53 mils in 4 hrs 16 mi
6 June 2010

This was one of the most beautiful days I have ever ridden. Cool until late, mild tail wind and some loss of altitude. What more could you want.

Great scenery of the eastern Mo countryside is nice to ride though, but doesn’t show well in photos. A really wonderful riding day, during which I rode mostly by myself.

Missouri Bike Store. What More could you want?

This sums up the rural Missouri economy


The Mighty Mississippi never fails to impress me.


Some really beautiful restored old homes in Quincy

CHILLICOTHE, MO TO KIRKSVILLE, MO

Chillicothe, Mo to Kirksville, Mo

76.5 mi in 4 hr 40 min

5 Jun 2010

This is 148 hill day. Like a roller coaster we went up and down and in the meantime dodged thunderstorms. Ascended about 5300 ft as well. All in all a tough day, but every day is lots of fun.

How about that Thunderstorm Cloud?

Wonderful Hills with Horses and Cattle on Most

But not this one

I rode 50 miles with Jim Hall, my pojo, who is working on staff until Champaigne. He is not a great fan of hills but a very strong rider and a great guy.

Jim Pounding Up and Down the Hills

Wouldn't Want to be in that Current

and that just a little stream

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