(They need to get internet or I need my own blog. hehe)

Well folks, day six of this adventure finds our group in more heat and peddling up a mountain higher than Wildcat Mountain, here in WI. (They had to get up Wildcat Mountain to camp on the Survival Bike Trip of Memorial Weekend. It was a tough climb but they did it.)

There was a very small town up on that mountain and construction causing, YUP, road closure on the otherside. So they stopped in the local cafe' for lunch and to figure out what to do. The owner asked where they were headed, knew they really needed that road and helped them out. He knew a couple of guys on the road crew and called them about this group of bicyclists and the road closure problem it was causing them. They told him to pass on to the group that they could use the road. They would have some gravel spots to contend with but the heavy equipment wouldn't be running until tomorrow so it was safe for them. So many nice people in so many places!!!

They did 39 miles today according to Roger. They did have 2 bike problems today. Laura is having issues with her derailer. They have it working ok for now but it needs to be checked out at a bike shop. Then Chris connected hard with a pretty big hole and blew a tire & tube. They fixed that and continued on to Lowden, IA for the night. You guessed it, no internet again tonight. Roger said they are doing some blogging that is being saved to post when they get internet access.

The next town is about 40 miles away and has a bike shop. They hope to get there tomorrow without any further issues. Then they can get Laura's derailer taken care of . Also, Chris bent his rim on that hole and hopes it can be straightened.

We wish them Happy Trails, quick bike repairs and continued support from wonderful folks all along the way.

I thought I'd let everyone know todays news. The group did about 35 miles today, in this blistering heat. They are all wearing their heat gear clothing and Roger said it is making a huge difference. (Yes, they hit Cabela's yesterday.)

So they shipped home some stuff already today. They are all trying to get rid of any weight they can. The folks at the post office were really nice. They came out and took pictures of them with the box they were shipping and other pics too. They all wanted to see the bikes.

They left Prairie du Chien and are now in Cassville. The heat requires more rests which they are doing, but they also hit a detour. Road repaving put traffic down to 1 lane. The workers would not allow the bikes on that lane because they would hold up traffic too long. ( I do believe that is illegal. Street bikes are afforded the same laws as vehicles.) Roger said they ended up on a gravel road. This usually means they have to work even harder. However, he did say they figured the gravel was not as bad, heat wise, and the hot tar so they didn't mind it so much.

Roger said to tell everyone they are all doing just fine. They all watch out for each other for signs of heat issues and they are all doing very well. They will not be posting tonight because the motel they are at does not have internet.

They did get a swim in before a storm came through and cooled the temps to 73. They are heading for bed soon for another early rise tomorrow.

So that is about all I have for now. I hope they can post tomorrow. I miss the pics.

It does sound like the heat didn't reck the day. That is good. Now salad for Chuck & Roger, hmmmm healthy food. They must have been hungry.

The national fishery sounds neat. The bald eagle and other birds sounds amazing to see. The turtles & fish don't sound so good. Stinky? I hope not.

Think you'll make Illinois tomorrow? I'll be waiting to find out.

Safe journey to you all.