June 5 Becareful What You Wish For (Rain)

Today our morning started like any other. The defining difference was that we were treated to a free McDonald breakfast by the Bartholomew family. I don't know if he had to call ahead to order 100 egg McMuffins, but they were definitely still warm when we started eating them. Thanks again Bartholomews for providing us with the energy we needed to tackle our 69 mile day.We checked our tire pressure and hit the rode while the air was still cool. A treat after experiencing the intense heat the day before. The route we took had us winding through some beautiful Indiana landscape. The terrain in these parts is very different from that of central Illinois or what we saw in Ohio. There are rolling hills and lush forests that resemble that of Pennsylvania. Spotting horses trotting on the side of the road was a common occurrence.One of the best parts about riding through Indiana is that the roads are in very good shape. It makes for a smoother and more enjoyable experience when you do not have to dodge potholes around every corner.Towards the end of the day, around 20 miles out, we experienced some light rain. It was nothing compared to the storms in Pennsylvania. Aside from the mud which was kicked up into our faces by the riders wheels in front of us, the rain was a soothing experience. The overcast skies added a nice little touch to the landscape. All in all a good riding experience for most of the riders.We were greeted in Rockville at the United Method Church. Here we had been provided with plenty of space to sleep , snacks to eat, and water to clean ourselves off. They are also providing dinner tonight and breakfast in the morning! Thank you for your hospitality. Tomorrow we ride to Champaign! All the riders are very excited.See ya'll around!