Illinois today, Indiana tomorrow......

We arrived at Trinity Christian College today - it was a ride with a lot of challenges - we were on a bike path for 60 km. but it was a little confusing at times. The route changed course here and there and there was construction so many of the cyclists did more than the listed 60 km. One cyclist added 30 km to his ride and visited Wheaton, Illinois on the way. We won't mention any names in case he does not write about it on his own blog. Rita, Dora and myself added 8 km to our trip today.

Once we got off the trail it was very busy traffic along the route - we all arrived safely so that's the main point. Construction and fresh tar and oil also played havoc with the cyclists. Supper was a rushed affair once we got in because our hosts were there to meet us who wanted billeting. Rita and I chose to do this in order to sleep on a real bed tonight and the other luxuries that come with being in a home. There is a very good chance that a thunder storm hits tonight as well so I think we made a very good choice. Randy and Nancy are our hosts tonight and will bring us back to Trinity first thing in the morning.

Yesterday's ride was wonderful - started off a bit cool first thing in the morning but warmed up very quickly. We did cycle into Illinois already yesterday along some quiet roads and saw lots of lush farmlands. The CRC in Delavan treated us to a "hot lunch" which made us very lazy and wishing for a nap but there wasn't time for that - we had some kilometers to go yet.

Tomorrow we have 2 choices of routes - some locals who were cycling with us have plans to show us where some of the first CRC churches were but had to close because of racial violence - there is quite the history lesson to be had and we have chosen to take this alternate route. Please pray for the cyclists as we get into some very heavy traffic areas.

This is it for today - I still have to shower and the laundry has to get started as well and we have to be good guests........