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Bloomfield to Burlington

16/6/2013

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I started the day with 1 of the biggest breakfasts I have ever had. One plate full of egg, bacon, toast and a massive pile of (American) hash browns and a second plate with a stack of pancakes!!

I set off feeling very rested and with plenty of energy.

The roads were fairly quiet because its Sunday. I had some upbeat music to help me hammer out the miles.

I was flying, or at least I felt like I was.

The roads answered my prayers and flattened out which made for a nice change. There was cloud cover almost all day, no rain, almost no wind and temperatures stayed under 25C/77F which made for perfect riding conditions.

I had done 50 miles by 10.50, 60 miles by 11.30 and finally 88.12 miles by 2pm.

I actually made Burlington on about 85 miles but messed about for ages looking for a decent motel pushing the distance pedalled up.

I feel like I could have gone double the distance today (at a push). I'm forcing myself to slow down though.

I'm already giving myself 4 days to hang out in Chicago. If I continue that pace of riding I will be in Chicago for longer and things will get expensive.

Does anyone have any recommendations for Chicago?

Burlington sits on the mighty Missisippi River. When / ifI cross it tomorrow morning I will have arrived in Illinois.

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Jennifer Tobey
16/6/2013 12:37:14 pm

We road 34 miles today & felt the same way! The miles just flew by. A perfect riding day. Glad your making good time & forcing yourself to rest.

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Your Texas Friends
16/6/2013 01:12:10 pm

Recommendation for Chicago: Get a stuffed pizza ;)
and visit Navy Pier...

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Ben Bennett
17/6/2013 03:50:37 am

That's looks good. I'm going to do that :)

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