There were four of us. We camped every night, mostly state parks. It wasn't a 100% gravel tour, but there was plenty of gravel and hills.
This part of the state is beautiful!
by AndyTheEngr
There were four of us. We camped every night, mostly state parks. It wasn't a 100% gravel tour, but there was plenty of gravel and hills.
This part of the state is beautiful!
by AndyTheEngr
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Great sounding trip and nice set up!
Tell me more about the solar panels ?
Darn, I was going to post a map, but I can’t add images in the comments here or paste one in the original. Here’s each day’s itinerary:
Peoria to Starved Rock State Park, 91.5 miles.
Starved Rock to Lowden State Park, 83.7 miles.
Lowden to Fisherman’s Corner (East Moline), 88.5 miles.
Fisherman’s Corner into Quad Cities, rode in all four, then to Geneseo Campground, 55.8 miles.
Geneseo back to Peoria, 76.9 miles.
None of use took any cooking gear. We ate 2-3 meals a day at restaurants. Usually a Casey’s (gas station) stop for lunch.
*Edit: map added in a separate comment.*
Any mechanical or tire issues along the way?
Looks like an awesome trip! Also beautiful red BMC you got there. Which model is it and how did it handle loaded up?
Ok, I made a [map on CGOAB](https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3d2&page_id=704659&v=J). We did this loop counterclockwise. Each day is a different color.
Looks awesome. Curious about your setup. I don’t think I’ve seen a setup before where all the weight is at the front of the bike. What made you go with that approach and how does it handle?
Sweet trip. Love the pics.