The longest, hardest and hilliest day of the week is over.
Ragbrai trekked 80-some miles from Harlan to Perry through some of Iowa's hilliest countryside.
I'm proud to say I didn't dismount and walk my faithful Schwinn up a 2-mile long beast coming out of Springbrook Park.
Though, I did jump on the Raccoon River trail for part of the ride, which was a bit flatter and smoother than the open road.
If I hadn't I would have missed a the little town of Jamaica where a few hundred cyclists settled in. The highlight was a large shirtless man challenging people to slap his belly and leave a bigger impression than the previous one.
A thunderstorm rolled in early evening trapping some people on their bikes. I hid out in my tent for part of the time and then ventured out with a raincoat and a GoPro for some photos.
Today, I'll be helping staff a Patch booth in Valley Junction. We'll be by the stage. Stop by and say 'hi'.
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