Galfromdownunder on Route 66
April 15-May 14, 2006 : Days 26-29: St Louis(MO)-Litchfield(IL)-Bloomington, Romeoville-Niles-FINISH!
5/20/06
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Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi, joining Missouri to Illinois. Lots of Route 66 icons are scattered along it. Rest your butt on Route66. Big boy's toys on the Chain of Rocks Bridge. A fun prop on the Chain of Rocks bridge with buttons to push that make noise. A delight for grownup cyclists.
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Someone has to take the group photo! Inthis case Phil Tofield. No one wants to hammer across the bridge today, with so much to see and shoot. A good place to ride no-hands, clearly. Madison County - a bridge spotter's dream.
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Vicki Arnold is the new flag-bearer heading into Illinois. She's a cancer survivor and a very strong cyclist. We got special permission to cross in front of the train by a railworker. PACTOUR crew member Jim is first. A bike path! Thoughtful sign left by Lon. Leon's brother Anton is following him to Chicago. Nice to have your own private sag vehicle (if necessary).