Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
It's unfortunate that you haven't traveled other routes through northern Illinois, much safer and more scenic alternatives exist. Rt 20 is not usually used by local cyclist in the eastern half of Illinois.
I'm sure you are correct. We were still working at the time and we had a little over 10 weeks to complete the ride. Our goal was to ride US 20 from Newport, Oregon to Boston, MA. If we had more time, there are many things we would have done differently. I don't consider it unfortunate, just a missed opportunity. We enjoyed riding the route we took, and the people we met. Local knowledge almost always trumps that of a touring cyclist passing through an area.
Hopefully, we have a few more touring years left, and it is never too late to see some new places. Northern Illinois might be one of them
