June 20 - Pleasant Hill to Quincy, IL (48 mi.)

It did thunder storm last night in Pleasant Hill so choosing the cheap motel was a reasonable choice.

Following breakfast at Pam's Cafe, we were out of town around 7:00 AM.

Interesting piece of yard art in Rockport.

Classic early morning bike shadow selfie.

Peaceful river road scenery.

Very nice and quiet riding all morning until the last few miles into Quincy on the Gardner Expressway. Because of the earlier start, the temperature and humidity were a little lower to begin with. I stopped in New Canton for a cool beverage. Eric was long gone but stopped to wait for me in Kinderhook.

Crossing over I72 at Hull.

We made it to Quincy a little after 11:00 AM and had lunch before calling our Warm Showers host Brian Hill. He said to come on over. Brian is a retired teacher/coach and very avid bicycle rider. He met us with beer in hand. It doesn't get any better than that. Brian said he has been to Winchester many times for the annual basketball tournament. He coached for 11 schools including Central of Camp Point and Virden. He knew some of the coaches and players I remember. Great host. We're headed to the local tavern for dinner. Should be a great time.