I am on my last week before my bike tour of the Driftless Region, SW WI, SE MN, NE IA, NW IL. My goal is to make it to The Field of Dreams outside of Dubuque, IA. I have wanted to see that since forever! I'll be riding with another cyclist. Planning to launch from the La Crosse, WI - La Crescent, MN area. I hope I have enough work put in, with weather not turning favorable until so late this year. I have been riding in the drift less area, mainly Trempealeau County, WI frequently the past few years. The riding is unbelievable there. Adventure Cyclist and Bicycling Magazines have both done nice articles on the riding. Now I'll be exploring a little more of the region!

Been a few years since I loaded up self-contained, I forgot what all I'll need and how to pack! Seems I have become a "roadie" the past couple years. Anyway, the maps are printed out, pdf versions on the tablet. Gear is all laid out. I'll be riding that Surly Long Haul Trucker this week to make sure the thing is set up and then heading out on Saturday morning! Planning on a lot of pics and a write-up when I get back.