Left Zanesville OH this morning with predictions of heavy rains. The weather reports were accurate and shortly after crossing the only Y shaped bridge in the world the rain began and didn't let up until shortly after we arrived in Columbus.

The ride was fairly easy, with only a few minor climbs and very few cues to follow. While the roads were wet, there wasn't a whole lot of traffic so we got to enjoy some of the foggy scenery without much fear of an accident. After we arrived in Columbus I took out my phone and found that it had somehow gotten wet in the plastic bag I keep it in, and while it could still receive and send calls, the screen was blank. Hopefully it dries out and comes back to life.

In the evening the Columbus Illini Club provided an amazing meal with a spread including sandwiches, fruit, cupcakes, cookies, drinks, etc. We were all thoroughly stuffed which we thank them for.

Tomorrow we head 110 miles to Richmond, Indiana but cool weather and an early start should make it no problem. I think most of us are really looking forward to the challenge and really really really looking forward to the rest day that follows it in Greenwood.