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Mendota to Naperville and Chicago

21/6/2013

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Ok, that's it, I'm done. For now......

My riding is now complete until the 3rd of July where I will commence the last leg of my journey, Chicago to the east coast and Maine.

It will be approximately 1,100 miles in 4 weeks. Barring injury that is quite an easy schedule compared to what I have already done.

I'm now taking a week and a bit holiday.

After spending 4/5 days sightseeing in Chicago I'm going back to England to attend (and be usher and no doubt guest of honour at) the wedding of James and Katherine. ;)

After that, there is the small matter of a gathering of people in a field in Somerset that I'm obliged to attend.

Yesterday I rode as far as Naperville which is basically a suburb of Chicago.

It was a 61.3 mile ride.

Things started out very rural and slowly the roads got busier and busier as I approached the big smoke.

I'm moving to stay in Logan square today for a further 2 nights Which should be more convenient for sightseeing.

I have opted to take my bike on the Metro From Naperville to downtown to avoid the urban riding. Yesterday's journey wasn't the most fun with traffic etc. So far Chicago doesn't feel like a bike friendly place but I'm hoping to be proved wrong.

So I sign out having ridden 2718 miles through 8 states in 52 days.

It's been emotional ;)

P.s.

Anyone thinking about sponsoring these 2 worthy charities, now is a great time, before I arrive in the UK and start badgering you about it.

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Crossing the tracks in Chicago
9 Comments
Studydog
21/6/2013 03:06:34 am

Well done Ben. See you next week

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Shirley Hund link
21/6/2013 09:00:05 am

Should you become bored in Chacigo, call Michael Smith for some action, he's a ball of fire and has an awesome family. Enjoy your time away. R&R. I will be looking for you soon on here. Blessings on you!

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Ben Bennett
22/6/2013 12:16:56 am

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'm good though. So much to see and do here :)

Ben Bennett
22/6/2013 12:15:28 am

Looking forward to it.

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Wes Grose link
21/6/2013 12:46:06 pm

It was good to meet you. Your journal proved to be a good read. If you decide to come through the Detroit area and need anything, please phone me.

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Ben Bennett
22/6/2013 12:17:26 am

Thanks. You too. I will keep you in the loop :)

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Maryann
22/6/2013 04:52:11 am

Tell us how ya like that Chicago pizza :)

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Ben Bennett
25/6/2013 04:05:51 am

Pretty damn good. Different but good.

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Jennifer Tobey
22/6/2013 08:13:55 am

Well done! I hope you enjoy Chicago & your friends before your next leg of the journey. Safe travels.

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