Back Riding Flatlands into Champaign, IL

July 6 Day 35 99 miles

Today, at last, we have left the big hills behind us ( at least until Ohio). This made it a delight to travel over little used country roads. This is still farm country, and we shared some of the roads with farm vehicles. We had the pleasure of Mark's company today. He is part of the staff, and has seen a lot of the country by bicycle.

Our first SAG stop was at a park at the site of Lincoln's boyhood home. The second was at a firehouse, where the department opened their doors to provide welcome shade during the hot afternoon. Temperatures have not broken a hundred for the last several days, but they are 90 and humid. The good thing is the natural breeze created by riding a bike.

We wound our way into Champaign by mid afternoon , just before the skies opened up with rain.

We launch into a new day of riding down charming rural roads.

We past by a few small towns, and many farms. Some yards and homes look a lot like those of New England!

We have our first SAG at he Lincoln homestead.

Did I mention the they grow corn here.

This was a treat, finding a frozen yogurt shop in Montacello.

Now, at the end, we head for the hotel.