Long day - big hump up the hill to start the day, long stretch of gravel road due to navigational error (!), beautiful 20 mile bike trail through the prarie. Illinois roads suck compared to Wis and Minn. apparently shoulders are optional here. Record number of flats - 2. Crossed the river into Iowa. Long stretch to end the day along the river through Clinton and ending up in the surprisingly hip and charming LeClaire, home of the "American pickers"(?).
