browser icon
You are using an insecure version of your web browser. Please update your browser!
Using an outdated browser makes your computer unsafe. For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser.

Midwesterning

Posted by on October 7, 2014
We started our 100+ mile trek from Aunt Toni and Uncle Jon's farm in Princeville, IL.

We started our 100+ mile trek from Aunt Toni and Uncle Jon’s farm in Princeville, IL.

A midwestern bike adventure... Part 1.  Here on part of the Rock Island trail in central Illinois.

A midwestern bike adventure… Day 1. Here we are on part of the Rock Island trail in central Illinois.

 Just us with our bikes and bags. And corn.

Just us with our bikes and bags. And soybeans.

The trail is sometimes through the woods, and sometimes it cuts through open fields.

The trail is sometimes through the woods, and sometimes it cuts through open fields of corn.

Trail Closed?  What??  There was a sign that said "bridge out" but when we got to the creek, there was no bridge to speak of!   We hiked down the embarkment, carried the bikes and bags over the culverts, and used a trail angel's road to climb up the other side.  Adventuring!

Trail Closed? What?? There was a sign that said “bridge out” but when we got to the creek, there was no bridge to speak of…!

IMG_5747

We hiked down the embankment, carried the bikes and bags over the culverts, and used a trail angel’s rope to climb up the other side. Adventuring!

Wait.. what?  We biked to Wyoming?  Oh, Wyoming, Illinois.

Wait.. what? We biked to Wyoming? Oh, Wyoming, Illinois.

Bakery break... croissant sandwich and homemade cookies.

Bakery break… croissant sandwich and homemade cookies. Delicious.

Watch out!  During harvest season farm equipment creates real road hazards.

Watch out! During harvest season farm equipment creates real road hazards. We ended Day 1 at a B&B built in 1890.

2 Responses to Midwesterning

  1. Daniel Bateman

    Great to see ya’lls adventure. Will be watching!
    Dan (Your Cousin!)

  2. Yvonne

    Hello guys, here we go again. Love reading your tales….neat trp. Will continue watching for your blog.
    Last night we had a big Momma and her three Cubs walking around our place. Lots of bears this year, and our RV trip is delayed. Will write later, Y

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *