Good week of riding.   Rode the hills of southern Illinois on newly paved road forty miles,  then speed day today in the heat and humidity,40 miles at 17 mph.  And tomorrow it's another 100 miler to Champaign.  Another book signing opportunity.  Preparing for the Fat Tire in Sept.  Three more book signings in Sept.

Book presentation and signing went very well. A good sized group and very attentive.  Only one cell phone went off during the program.    The presentation lasted longer than I planned since many great questions were asked.   Book sales following the event were great.  All in all a tremendous night.
Three more book signing scheduled so stay tuned.  On another note, the weather is quite hot and humid so my riding is done earlier than usual.  But I still get in a 40 miler before the weather is too brutal.  Check back later.

Good friend Harry Crampton sent this jersey from England. I am now the envy of all the cyclists in central Illinois and have moved it to number 1 in my jersey rotation.

Another century to Champaign yesterday.  That make four this spring.  Book tour continues with next one at the Washington District Library on July 21.  Sales going well with signings in Champaign, Chicago and on at the Mackinaw Winery Bike Ride.  Hope to have some people at the Library.

Nice article in today's Peoria Journal Star.  Promoting my book and my summer book tour stop at Washington Public library.  Arranging several book signings in the Chicago area.  More details later.
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20160626/quest-for-alzheimers-cure-inspires-cyclists-cross-country-trek

Great week of riding last week.  Tuesday was a 100 mile trek to Champaign.  The '16 cross country group arrived and it was a rest day.  Rick was the mechanic and Mack was one of the support staff.  Both were on staff for the '09 ride. It was great seeing them.  Had dinner at a local establishment.  It was the first of two book signings for the week.
Saturday was the Mackinaw Valley Winery Bike ride.  An excellent event with 5 different distances to bike from a five miler to a 100 kilometer, a fine feast, music and wine and beer tasting.  In addition it was the second book signing of the week.  So, all in all a great week of riding.
www.bikingwithchamp.com

Weather finally got nice enough to ride outside all week.  Two hundred miles this week.  Back to normal miles and ride times.  Two bike rides scheduled this summer and 3 book signings.  Trying to find Barbie's address so I can send her a book.  more later