June, 2019

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Temperature Regulation

Wenona, IL to Kewanee, IL

Last night’s camping in the pavilion resulted in a great sleep – I must’ve been tired considering the lights of the pavilion were on all night. I knew they would be and I considered moving my tent to a darker part of the park but I suspected I would beRead More …


A Three Shower Day

Ashkum, IL to Wenona, IL

After a great visit with Dave at his Capone-connected cottage, it was time to move on once again. As is frequently the case, I didn’t get away as early as I hoped because, well … there were things to chat about. But eventually, get on the way I did …Read More …


You Can Call Me Al

Rennselaer, IN to Ashkum, IL

Yesterday’s short ride would seem long compared to today’s efforts. It would be safe to say that I’m not setting any cross-country records with the pace I’ve been setting lately. But as I learned the other day, there’s more to the trip than just covering distance … although, that’s stillRead More …


Times Are Changing

Royal Center, IN to Rensselaer, IN

To say that I’ve fallen a BIT behind is like saying it’s been a BIT hot and windy on the road. As such, I will attempt to be a bit more succinct in these next few posts in an effort to get caught up again. I know, I know …Read More …


Today’s Lesson

Wabash, IN to Royal Center, IN

This is my fourth long tour and sixth overall … seventh if you include the round trip between Kitchener and Philadelphia in 2017 – which I guess should count since it was longer than my first ever tours in BC (2010) and New Zealand (2013) – both of which wereRead More …


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