United StatesIllinoisCity of ChicagoChicago LawnTarkington Park41°45’49” N 87°42’12” W August 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Off I go
United StatesIllinoisBig RockWelch Creek41°44’28” N 88°30’2” W
August 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
United StatesIllinoisAmboy TownshipShelburn (historical)41°42’22” N 89°22’14” W
August 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Camping between Chicago and Iowa state line. Super hot
United StatesIllinoisNewton TownshipMineral Springs (historical)Main Ditch41°40’31” N 90°9’1” W
August 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Heat exhaustion. Limped into campsite and passed out on picnic table. Super friendly campsite host…or maybe a ghost, not sure
United StatesIowaScott CountyTeds Mobile Home Park41°32’20” N 90°37’14” W
August 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Zero day in Davenport to escape the heat with Warm Shower Host Dustin
United StatesIowaJohnson CountyIowa CityHickory Hill Park41°40’4” N 91°30’47” W
August 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
In Iowa City with Warm Shower hosts Jim and Lisa— very cool town, great people and new friends
United StatesIowaGrinnellHonoring President George Washington Historical Marker41°44’39” N 92°43’33” W August 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Much appreciated kindness from Craig who let me crash in his trailer, and delicious pizza and beer on a perfect night
United StatesIowaPolk CountyCampbellRio Valley Park41°36’35” N 93°45’47” W
August 31, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Stayed with Warm Showers host Dave. Fantastic host. Dave has been bike touring across each of the US states- one at a time- with his brother and a friend…they have amassed quite a list. Great dinnerRead more
United StatesIowaOrange Township41°49’2” N 94°38’44” W
September 1, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Beautiful campsite on the Middle Raccoon River. Part of the Whiterock Conservancy. One more riding day tomorrow then a day off.
United StatesIowaDenisonWestbrick Park42°0’55” N 95°21’54” W
September 2, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Overnighted in the small town of Denison, IA- where, evidently, Donna Reed was from (aka The Donna Reed Show)…They have a Donna Reed Auditorium downtown to prove it. Also a hog processing plantRead more
Traveler Can't wait to see your facial hair at the end of this!
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This is the worst pic from the trip so far.