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Decatur, bed bugs and smoke

Gone to look for America Posted on June 27, 2023 by mevJune 28, 2023

This afternoon it became even more hazy than when I arrived. The National Weather Service also has an air quality alert. In the map below, areas in red are “unhealthy” with explanation “Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members … Continue reading →

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Decatur, back in the saddle

Gone to look for America Posted on June 27, 2023 by mevJune 27, 2023

Today is the first ride in two weeks after taking a break. The bicycle was newly tuned and rode well. The ride today to Decatur was almost entirely on rural roads and mostly riding square lines. Corn was the predominant … Continue reading →

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Urbana, back in the saddle again

Gone to look for America Posted on June 26, 2023 by mevJune 26, 2023

After a short intermission, I am back in Urbana/Champaign again. I have dropped off my rental car and found a hotel. Plan is to head westward direction Springfield tomorrow morning. It was nice to get a short break and come … Continue reading →

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Urbana, a short pause

Gone to look for America Posted on June 15, 2023 by mevJune 15, 2023

Feeling better after yesterday, however also taking a ~two week pause from the bicycle trip before continuing in Urbana. This should let me get the bike tuned/checked and also drop through Austin briefly. I normally have a doctor’s visit twice … Continue reading →

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Urbana, rest day

Gone to look for America Posted on June 14, 2023 by mevJune 14, 2023

Decided to take a rest day in Urbana. My digestive system was unsettled and not quite up to a 50 mile ride today.

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Urbana, short ride against the wind

Gone to look for America Posted on June 13, 2023 by mevJune 19, 2023

Today a ride with a mix of country roads and a gravel rail trail. The weather played a larger role with passing morning showers and winds from the west at 15-25mph. The showers and the time change meant a later … Continue reading →

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Danville, back roads to the Land of Lincoln

Gone to look for America Posted on June 12, 2023 by mevJune 19, 2023

Farewell Indiana, hello Illinois. I have crossed over the border to Danville, the first town across the line. I took a back roads approach which mostly worked. What I do is ask the RideWithGPS program to plot a route between … Continue reading →

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