Macomb, Illinois

Today was a challenging day.  We rode 70 miles, most of it into a 20 mph headwind,  a lot of it in misting rain and all of it in less than 50 degrees. It was the kind of day that if you had a choice, you probably would not chose to ride.  In a way, this is how self contained touring is different than cycling at home or supported touring, you have to go.  It is rewarding, when you are done.  That warm shower at the end of the day feels so good on your chilled body. 

Besides that, this morning was tire day on the tour.  For flats, Derald is first (or last), with 4 flats, Rob has had one and I have had one.  Derald rotated his tires today to even the wear.  Rob replaced his extremely worn rear tire.

For sites today, there was not much to see.  Things flattened out a bit in the afternoon.   I  was not inclined to stop and take pictures in the mist.

I  did get a shot of the courthouse in Macomb at the end of the ride. 

For those interested in trivia, Macomb is the home of the inventor of Monopoly, Lizzie Magie.