Headed towards Toledo

I wrote this yesterday as I passed through Fremont, Ohio and will be happy to have Ohio behind me after today, since I should hit Indiana by the end of today.

I started out yesterday near Clyde, Ohio. Aside from hitting several bouts of torrential downpours and a strong headwind, it was a good riding day. I got in 109 miles, which is the second highest amount of this trip so far.

I came across a flooded road yesterday, but I was told it had nothing to do with the rain in the Mid-West and that the road had been almost entirely flooded since November. That was a relief. I traveled next to Lake Erie almost the entire route through Ohio. I’m just about past it now since I’m about 30 miles away from Toledo.

Physically I’m feeling pretty good today. The numbness in my feet has lessened significantly. My knee is somewhat sore but, otherwise, my legs are feeling okay.

Including checks, we are up to $6,050 in donations, which is 60% of my original goal. If you or a family member would like to make a donation, please go to my LiveStrong page at www.livestrong.org/grassroots2008/1300milesforhope.

Thanks to everyone for the continued well wishes and to those who helped me to plan my route through the flooded roads in Iowa. Due to the magnitude of the flood damage, bike route repair is last on the list, so mapping out a safe route through Iowa was a challenge.

Below you can see a map of where I am at today. Also, in King of Prussia, check out the map outside of the Human Resources office. With over 700 miles cycled, I am more than half way through the trip. I am looking forward to picking up some ground on the flatter terrain of Indiana and Illinois, especially after the mountains of Pennsylvania.

I will have more to report later today. Thanks, once again, to everyone for the support!

Thanks,
Justin