Day 6: Galesburg, IL to Rockwell City, IA

Total Miles Driven - 1,440 miles

Today’s Miles - 320

Monday, May 30th

Today’s ride was basically 320-miles of me fighting a 20-40 mph crosswind. The winds were only getting worse, so I called it a day, 70-miles short of my destination, and found a roadside hotel with one room left. The morning ride was fairly enjoyable, but the afternoon ride was constant work as the winds tried pushing me off the road. I didn’t take very many pictures because the few times I stopped to, I almost got blown over dismounting my bike. That is not how I want this trip to end.

Most of my day was in Iowa. Just like Indiana and Illinois, I was surprised by the enormous farms. However, I saw more rolling green hills and animal pastures in Iowa than I saw in the other two “I” states. I passed through two little towns that were celebrating Memorial Day with ceremonies in the town square. During my ride, I reflected on the women and men who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I am forever grateful to them and their families.

The picture of me and Maddie is from yesterday, but I’m a proud dad and wanted to make sure everyone saw it.