Thursday, July 24, 2008
Quincy, IL to Louisiana, Missouri...56 miles
I took this picture from our motel room in Louisiana this afternoon....it was the first time I was dry all day. My wettest riding day ever. It did stop for a few minutes when I had a flat tire--lucky me.
Our route went through Mark Twain Ville--Hannibal, MO-- but we were too damn wet to check it out. Then we hit the Missouri Hills which aren't too long but mighty steep--14% grade. We climbed 2,100 feet in about 30 miles. Looks like tomorrow will see more of the granny gear. I spite of all my bitching about the hardships they helped make it was another great day on the road.
