It is a beautiful morning in Iowa.

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It has been another long day of travel and acclamation. We got up early to load bikes and luggage into their respective trucks for the trek from one side of the state to the other. Our destination was Council Bluffs. I would be lying if I said we weren’t nervous. It is a lot of people, everywhere. We are with a great group, and although there were some issues and some car trouble, things still went smoothly. We rolled into Council Bluffs around 5:00p.m. hitting traffic. Bicycles everywhere; people everywhere. Our nervousness really melted away. Even with this many people everything is mellow.

We walked the Expo and purchased the necessities (more RAGBRAI shirts, hats, pins, patches, etc.) and food. WOW. For dinner I enjoyed a ribeye sandwich, roasted corn, cheese & beef fries, pretzel, and pretzel dog. I’m carb-loading for tomorrows ride! So far Teresa and I are having a great time. I’ve attached some photos of today and tonight.

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–Patrick

Bikes are Council Bluffs bound

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We made it to Keokuk, IA, got checked in, and received our shirts from Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers – our charter / transportation provider. Tomorrow we bus across the state to Council Bluffs, IA.

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Well, we made it to Iowa. Tonight we sleep in Keokuk, IA. In the morning we check in, load bikes, and venture to the other side of the State, Council Bluffs, for the start of RAGBRAI. I’ll be lucky if I can get to sleep tonight. Nerves are setting in. A little self-doubt. What is it going to be like? Did I train enough? Will I be able to complete the entire week? Wow. A lot to process. A lot to see. A lot to experience. A lot. In the words of our charter company, “It’s all good.” I hope they are right.

Teresa and I will get on the bus for Council Bluffs in the morning. Looks for photos and stuff.

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–Patrick