Iowa!

After an amazing rest day with family, full of food and fun, we set out yet again on the road. However, this time Jackie was providing support and and her dad was riding with it. It could not have been a more perfect day to ride. Small rolling hills, mild tail wind, warm temperatures with a few clouds to provide shade every now and then. Before we knew it, 40 miles had gone by, our legs still feeling fresh and our bums not yet sore. After a great lunch of Cheeseburgers and fries, we took full advantage of the tailwind and head west on the Lincoln Highway. Iowa at this time of year is seemingly a giant field with green and yellow john deeres moving back and forth upon the land. This, along with herds of cattle greeted us as we flew through the rolling hills and plains. While the sight is beautiful and nostalgic, it can get quiet pedantic after hours of the same scenery. Before we knew it, we were in Ames, Iowa. Currently, Jackie and I are sitting in a super 8 hotel room ready to scarf down some Mexican food. Jackie and Daryl will be with us for the next day or two while a third friend travels to meet us. After that, we are basically on our own until we hit the coast.

Got to meet my nephew vince!

Biked through the future birthplace of Captin Kirk, Riverside, Iowa.

First century on the trip!

Crossing the Mississippi

You have now seen all of the Midwest in one picture.