Suddenly I seem to be the only long distance bicyclist on the road. Not sure why this that is, but my guess is that there are more well developed paths across the country than where I am biking. Most who are remaining on the road at this longitude are in Missouri or Minnesota. I am in Iowa following the Great American Rail Trail. I do miss running into other cyclists.
Today I raced the weather to get to my destination, Marshalltown And I made it! It is pretty intimidating to be out in the middle of hundreds of acres and the sky is darkening. And the middle of nowhere is often unpaved. Great gravel riding but unnerving with so much weight on the bike. A balance like everything else. Tomorrow I’m off for Perry. The name of the town makes me smile. A few days from Nebraska!
One last thought. Turns out that soy beans plants turn a golden brown before dropping all the leaves leaving a single stem with the beans exposed. Easy peasy harvesting. My words.
Dave goes West 
Glad to see that you’re making good progress! Other than the bike issue, things seem to be going well for you.
Yesterday, Cassie and I encountered an Amish couple on the Nickelplate Trail. It was their first bike tour. They had lots of questions and it was fun talking to them.
The soybeans are all turning brown around here, too. The farmers will be be harvesting soon.
God bless you on your ride!
Bill
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Thank you Bill! Hope all is well with you and Cassie my friend.
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