Slightly battered and minimally bruised, the Illini 4000 Bike America team made its way to Lancaster, Pennsylvania today in style.After two days of consecutive riding, the team was certainly feeling the affects of finally having the chance to ride day in and day out. As we all woke this morning, there was both a level of excitement and an understanding of the physical reality that the ride presents. Simply put, our minds and hearts were ready to ride even though our bodies were showing initial signs of fatigue and wear. Luckily, this morning began with a Mosher full of Jazzercise as well as Hall and Oates. Surprisingly well choreographed dance moves are always motivational.After we took off, the ride brought the team through a number of beautiful areas. From tree-covered, winding roads to riverside trails in Philadelphia to the farmlands of "Amish Country," there was a lot of take in. By the time the day ended, it was hard to believe that the so many different types of scenery had come our way.The vistas were also added to by the kindness of many of the people we encountered along the way. Many people living in the towns and farms we encounter aided the team in various ways. Dunkin' Donuts was kind enough to donate a box of donuts for our starving stomach, and Bravo Pizza, a shop we encountered along the way, gave the team some much needed ice at our lunch stop. Furthermore, the inhabitants of the towns and farms the team rode through later in the day were very willing to donate baked goods and to permit the team to use their trees for shade when necessary. It's safe to say that the team was impressed, elated, and completely grateful.When we finally finished riding, we were quite excited to also see the amazing stayover at the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. The church set us up with a great room, a set of showers, and a full kitchen! The kindness of the folks at FUMC was and is amazing, and it has really helped us to become more comfortable in our homes away from home.