Day 24

Onto eastern US... another 100+ day. Went well for Jose. Bike worked part of the way but had shifting problems towards the end. Eight more days to the end of the tour.... WOW!  Dale pedal, ya esto se esta acabando!!!

Day 23 - Rest Day

Today was an easy day, ferry ride with no biking! Made it into Michigan. Took nap time on the ferry and enjoyed a relaxed day. Now ready to get back on the bike for 122 miles into Grand Rapids

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Day 22

Last 100 some miles in Wisconsin on day 22. Jose made it to Manitowoc on the west side of Lake Michigan where he will take the ferry on Monday to Michigan. Nine more riding days left!

Today he had the visit of a few friends from Wisconsin and Illinois. Edwin, Chuck, Don and Paul drove to Manitowoc to greet him. Nice gesture guys! They all had a nice visit and went to dinner together. Jose was also able to fix his bike with the help of the info that Edwin gathered from a mechanic at a bike store in Illinois. Gracias Edwin!  All good news... tomorrow the rest day and ferry ride to the state of Michigan!

Day 21 of 32 !

Ride continues in Wisconsin. It was a cooler day with temps at 50-60 F. Closer to the point of crossing the Michigan Lake on Monday and the only day OFF! I would be very excited.... Jose continues to do well, just some normal and expected tiredness. Good for him! Chico, que sigas bien, fuerte y ya pronto nos vemos :-) Miss u !

Day 20 into Wisconsin

Jose crossed the Mississippi River and entered the state of Wisconsin! Has now ridden on 7 states since the start of the tour! Quite an accomplishment! Feeling good and doing well!

Days 18 and 19

After another 280 some miles Jose continues to do well! Still in Minnesota. Enjoying the scenery and easier rides on flatter lands. So far has ridden about 2000 miles and climbed about 80,000 feet. Has adjusted to the borrowed bike since Jose is still waiting on the repair of his bike's shifts. On day 20 he will ride into Wisconsin!

Exploring Minnesota.....

Day 17

Still in SD after another 145 miles! lomg day! Jose continues to feel well and enjoying the ride.

Day 16

Still in South Dakota and half way to the endpoint! Jose is riding well and feels strong. The cold is almost gone. For the last few days he has been riding a borrowed bike since his bike had shifting problems. Searching for a bike shop that can fix it... appreciative that he has been able to continue on another bike. Enjoying ice cream socials and other PAC Tour events!