3/30 - 35.4 miles
Rode down RRGT to Jefferson, then south on Houbolt to I&M Canal Trail. Took trail to Dresden Access (trail was actually closed at the short path that leads to the Dresden Lock & Dam site due to minor construction at the dam itself - was able to walk around the big red garbage disposal bin and continued on). Then rode up McLindon into Minooka area. Had early dinner then rodeback east to access trail again at I-55 Frontage Rd. off Shepley. Looks like W. Frontage Rd. bridge over canal about to get redone which will reduce traffic to 1 lane and possibly close the trail underneath it. From there, took trail back to Houbolt and went north and headed home from there. Just the start of maybe 4 days in a row of riding as the temp is supposed to be in the 70's the rest of the week.