I made it to Jefferson City. It was so great to see Maggie after nearly a month since I left home for Oregon. This mission wouldn’t have been possible without her support. I also got to share the adventure with my best friends, who came all the way to Jeff City to ride with me. Thanks, Tina, Dale and Rose, for your relentless support. You are the best.
I crossed the Missouri River and joined the Katy Trail. Riding along it, I heard a sound that was new to me: the incessant singing of the cicadas. Their loud, rhythmic chorus filled the air. Every pedal stroke feels like a step deeper into the heart of America.