GMRR Day 20 - Galesburg, IL to Moline, IL

The link to today's route and ride statistics is here.

Today was another great day to be on a bike.  The weather was pretty good, the winds were not too bad, although we had headwinds for a 10-12 mile stretch, and cross winds much of the rest of the day. I felt pretty good, and the short day and the fact my wife would be waiting made the miles go quickly. There wasn't much new to report early on.  We were either in farmland or small towns for 50 miles.  I did take a picture of a church, I believe in the little town of Alpha.  It is one of the nicer ones we have seen.

Once we were in Rock Island, we eventually moved on to a bike path along the river with 6 or 7 miles to go.  It is always great to be riding along the river.  Of course, what do I spot on the Iowa side of the river but that American stalwart, a floating casino.

Once I was in, I was met by a wonderful greeting party.  My wife, Sara, her daughter Jeannie, and son-in-law Don had all driven over to spend the afternoon.  What a treat.

While we were walking back along the river from having lunch, we noted a blue heron standing in the river, apparently fishing.  You will note the river is not very deep where he is.

Finally, you may be aware that Moline is headquarters for John Deere.  In honor of my cousin Jim Bingman, who has a miniature John Deere museum in Bellingham, here is a shot of the John Deere Pavilion near the hotel.  Corporate headquarters was a few miles away.  I was too late to get in to the pavilion on a Sunday afternoon.

Tomorrow and Thursday are the last big mileage days as we close in on the end of this adventure.  See you then.