Ride Across Iowa in 3 days!! Broke the string of 100 milers. Only 93 miles today. Took back roads again.

For the first time on these rides I just felt tired at the start. It was all I could do to turn the pedals. I had several HTFU conversations with myself. I reminded myself this was for fun, I was out riding because I wanted to and just take what the road gave me.

After about 30 miles I found my groove, picked up a little helping wind and rode the next 35 miles in a zombie state doing 20-25 mph. I even zoomed past my sag support without even noticing!

Stopped in Dyesville for a huge lunch.

Hit a few hills near Dubuque. Actually climbed up to a ski slope!! In Iowa????

On to Illinois!

(Anybody reading this stuff??? Getting too old???)


Started out on bike paths in Waterloo.





Crossed over a river.



New DRY shoes after yesterday's rain!




County roads with Share the Roads signs!



A white water section in Manchester




Self explanatory





Gorgeous barn