Originally Posted by
bikemig
+ 1 on this. There is some fine riding in NE IA, SW WI, and SE MN. The hills can be unrelenting and steep.
+2. When riding across the country unsupported we went into Iowa from the Browning, MN, area. Had some nasty grades in the state, and I don’t think we were in the worst part. Ended up in Davenport then crossed into IL. I was glad I had my 22t ring, especially when it was 100 degrees with no shade.