195 miles on the bike last week.  One locally-40 miles.  One trip to Magnolia 35 miles.  One trip to Spring Valley-50 miles and another trip to Ottawa-70 miles.  Wind conditions favorable until Friday's trek to Spring Valley.  Half way a cold front bringing rain came at me from the west which meant a severe crosswind. That just added to the adventure.The good news is I arrived at my destination before the rain has begun.  A good day of bicycling in central Illinois.  Two distance rides are in the near future.  I still plan on a two day from Washington to Glen Ellyn Il. That's about 20 miles west of Chicago.  And, shortly I will do my first century to Champaign.  I feel I have prepared myself enough to complete the journey.  That will be the first since my TKR.  Having no close calls and respect from the truckers makes these rides very enjoyable.  More later