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Today around lunch time we entered EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME! All of a sudden I feel much more comfortable ;)
Tonight we have been graciously hosted by Temple Israel in West Lafayette, IN. They have provided a delicious dinner from the Purdue Hillel and comfy homes for sleeping. Thank you for your warm hospitality.

Indy tomorrow! 

The official sponsors of Illinois

As we enter our last day in this state, I want to thank my wonderful family and gracious hosts, Aunt Deena and Uncle Sam Fraint, who have generously sponsored my riding in ILLINOIS. It was great spending time with you and sorry it was too short. Thank you for allowing me to re-energize at your house, welcoming Danielle, and feeding us DELICIOUS food as always!

Next up...Indiana!

THA TAKES CHICAGO

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Adventures @ THE BEAN

Hazon Cross USA Photos

HAPPY TISHA B'AV!

DANIELLE HAS ARRIVED!!!

After 7 long weeks we have finally reunited! The highlight of my trip thus far!



We are going into the city today for some sightseeing and friends. Next, we'll spend a relaxing Shabbat with Aunt Deena and Uncle Sam in Deerfield. Then, I can't wait for Danielle to actually join the group as we enter 3 AMAZING weeks of cycling together (she's a real champ for doing this)!

SHABBAT SHALOM!

CHICAGO!

We made it to Chicago! 

@ Lake Michigan in front of North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, IL.

With Pam from Green Bay Cycles

I'm enjoying some time off with the Fraints. It's great to be back!

CAN'T WAIT FOR DANIELLE TO ARRIVE TOMORROW!!!!

Aquaponics

Sweet Water Organics in Milwaukee, WI. Indoor urban agriculture.

The fish feed the plants and the plants feed us. Then we eat the fish. And the cycle continues.
Urban Ag at its best (maybe)!

I love camp!

Spent the night at OUSRUI. It's a pretty great place! Just a few hours there made me miss camp. But, I really enjoyed the visit.

P.s. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL FATHER! WE LOVE YOU!

SOLAR CAR!

This is true alternative transportation!

We ran into the MIT Solar Car Racing Team on our way into Madison.

State #7!

America the Beautiful

Goat's Prairie, Great Bluffs, MN

Raw Milk

Just drank DELICIOUS, RAW, UNPASTURIZED MILK @ the Nelson Family Organic Farm in Altura, MN! (They are providers for Organic Valley.)
Highly recommended...

Our TV Debut

We were interviewed on NBC KARE 11 this morning in Minnesota!
Check it out: http://www.kare11.com/news/article/982936/16/Riding-across-America-for-sustainable-food


"You're going across the country in the convective season..."
-Sven The Weatherman (and...he's Jewish)

HALFWAY!

As we cross the Mississippi River into St. Paul, we have officially reached our halfway point!

State #6

On Monday we entered our 6th state!

From Hazon Cross USA Ride

Free Brunch

Today has been great!
Lovely weather and no winds.
Howard and I stopped at Tyler's in Britton, SD for coffee and ended up getting a free buffet brunch! The people sitting behind us secretly paid for our meal.
Then, I searched every store in town for postcards, but no one sells them. However, when I asked at the Northern Lights Inn, our last ditch effort on the way out of town, they responded: "We don't sell them, but I can give you as many as you need."
It's a super Sunday!

A snack from the CIA

Dennis, the owner and chef, has three degrees from the Culinary Institute of America. He decided to set up shop in Roscoe, SD and has the corner on the market!

My First Rodeo!

Independent Speed

In honor of July 4th Eric Altman and I rode 96 miles (with stops) in under 6 hours!

Headwinds

Today was one of our most difficult days. Short distance but 25mph headwinds the whole way. Tomorrow breakfast is at 4:45am. We are riding 96 miles to Mobridge, SD (short for Missouri River Bridge) and then celebrating our independence with a BBQ, rodeo and fireworks!

HAPPY JULY FOURTH!

South Dakota

5th STATE!

Street Blogging

Bowman, ND

NORTH DAKOTA

Just entered our fourth state! Today's ride is sponsored by STU & LINDA SAPOSH. Thank you for your support!