Friday, May 13, 2011

Day 20, May 13, 2011, Quincy, IL to Springfield, IL

109 miles and 1500 feet of climbing.  I have met another milestone!  Arrived in Springfield at 3:00 p.m. and pedaled all day with a big smile on my face knowing that tomorrow is a rest day.  It is hard to believe that our last day off was on Day 8, May 1st, in Albuquerque, NM.  It seems like forever ago.  The time is flying by.  Only 12 more days of riding are left.  It was a perfect day for riding a bicycle, clear skies, mid 70’s, a slight tail wind AND fairly flat terrain.  I was on the bike for about 6 ½ hours and was able to average about 15 mph.  It was a good day.

Tomorrow I plan to do laundry, sleep and do nothing more.  Well, maybe I will make happy hour at the Steak & Shake.  They are right next to the hotel!! Did not make it there today as I had to have some minor adjustments made to my bike and by the time we were done, happy hour was over.  Went to dinner with 2 of my comrades, at a BBQ place and returned to the hotel in time to receive our complimentary cocktails.  I will sleep well tonight.
My roommate, Daryl and I are trying a trial separation for the next 2 nights.  We split the cost of a 2nd room.  It was his idea.  I know, it’s hard to believe.  He continues to refer to Leisa as a saint.  The rest of the group is concerned about us so we issued a joint statement making it clear that we intend to be back together again on Sunday night. 

I hope everyone at home is doing well.

Instead of eating our ususual motel continental breakfast we rode 14 miles to "Mike's" for breakfast.  The locals had lots of questions for us.

Pic of huge steel girder bridge over the Illinois river on the route today.

Pic of Illinois state capital.  I would have stopped if Blago were still the Governor.
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5 comments:

  1. JanelMay 13, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Do you really drive your roommate crazy? Congrats on making it to the flat part of the USA, enjoy IL, IN, and OH....The hills will return! Enjoy your day off. Trav and I are proud of you.

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  2. Leisa RoseMay 14, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Twenty days and the two of you need a trial separation. Read between the lines! We are working on 39 years and this is our first "trial separation". Daryl is not the man I thought he was. Guess I should have done more interviews before I hired someone to give me a break! Tell him that the additional cost of a single motel room will not be considered part of his expenses.
    Leisa

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  3. Jerry CraneMay 14, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Darryl could never marry a Crane, unless he could drown out the sound of a cpap machine. Good luck the rest of the way. Enjoy the flat land.
    Maria

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  4. jaredMay 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    mmmmmmmm steak and shake!

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  5. Mary PearsallMay 14, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    While your shaking at the steak house be sure to hand out those business/donation cards, we've hit a dry spell!! Keep on pedaling, the worst is over. The athletes are proud and say hi. Mary

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