This was another 150km ride made a little tougher at the end when our selected nice flat route was closed because of flooding to be relaced with a more hilly section. This area has had the wettest June on record - the mighty Miss was in full flow. Fun day to be followed by a rest day so it gets an 8.
The EOFN and to celebrate we crossed the mighty Mississippi River and into Illinois (how many of you got the quiz right yesterday?). The ride out of Farmington was still hilly with the Ozarks giving us one final test but having overcome the test we had a wind assisted ride into the Mississippi flood plan, over the bridge and into a new state. We crossed a true engineers bridge - built in 1942 when rivets were all the go. The crossing point was into a town called Chester and its claim to fame is being the birthplace of the guy who created Popeye. "Popeye the sailor man, he lived in a caravan ....". All you children of the 60's and 70's will remember. This was another 150km ride made a little tougher at the end when our selected nice flat route was closed because of flooding to be relaced with a more hilly section. This area has had the wettest June on record - the mighty Miss was in full flow. Fun day to be followed by a rest day so it gets an 8.
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Karen Heape
1/7/2015 02:32:42 pm
It was soo exciting to meet all of you yesterday at the chester Bridge... I have been reading what you are riding for and you are allll so awesome... I pray you have a very safe trip and you are able to raise the money you need... Thanks again for asking me to take the picture.. You will never realize how much it helped my day... My grandson Skyler thought' it was so cool the way you talked' it brightened his day to... again Safe travels to all of you
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Mark
1/7/2015 11:27:15 pm
Thanks Karen. We are all happy that meeting us made a difference, especially to your grandson. The Aussies wish you good health
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ron (Ned)
1/7/2015 09:41:17 pm
Almost back lads and lasses, Can't wait to see you. First beer is on me.
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