Jul 30 - Day 36

Bikers found a bike shop in Dubuque, IA where Ned's bike was repaired. They shuttled back to Dyersville to begin day's ride. They rode 73 miles to Sabula, IA, new total 2287. It was a rough day, they were wet most of the day and last 20 miles pushed wind. Route took them on rural roads past a beautiful llama farm and a nice catholic church which has services on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays. Sad isn't it. Other significant happening of the day was dogs tried to grab onto Ned as he rode by. Our plan was to stay the night at Savanna, IL, however it is not a good place for bikers to cross the Mississippi and flooding in the area has damaged bridges and some roads are closed. The Super 8 motel in Savanna had no rooms because of construction workers. It is projected the bridge in front of the motel will take 2-6 months to repair or replace. Travelers decided to spend the night in Fulton, IL, which is about 18 miles south.