One Day Bike Ride Across Illinois

A group of cyclists are doing a One Day Bike Ride Across Illinois — 150 miles from the banks of the Mississippi in Thompson, Illinois to the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago. The 21st spoke with one of those cyclists to hear more about the distance, endurance and what they’ve seen on the ride across our state.

Guests:

Dan Libman, Host of the WNIJ podcast Under Rocks who is participating in a One Day Bike Ride Across Illinois on June 9th from the bank of the Mississippi in Thompson to the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago.  Dan is also a published author, and professor of English at Northern Illinois University.

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