We left the worst Motel 6 ever and rode into the train station to get there before 6am. The light traffic and cool temperature was nice. After hearing that the last stop before Chicago was Dyer, Indiana we decided to get off the train there instead because itās closer to our desired re-starting point. Transport Tim walked up to us and we had a nice chat. He drives heavy equipment of all sorts and moves it. We encouraged him to share and teach some of his skills on YouTube.
After a few miles of highway 30, we got on the Old Plank Road trail for a relaxing ride west. I couldnāt resist an ice cream stop at the Creamery right near the trail.
Janae and Conrad came riding up behind us to chat. We told stories of our biking adventures and learned some tips for the days ahead. Janae offered her house for us to do laundry and we joined them for a tasty dinner at White Horse restaurant. Janae said it best āwe feel like weāve known each other a long timeā. They arranged to escort us on our route tomorrow. Thanks Janae and Conrad, your warm welcome makes cycling a great hobby.
We rode 6 miles to the train station in Indy and 30 miles from Dyer to Martinās Campground in Joliet on highway 30 and Old Plank Road trail.
Great job on the pump track!
Fun trivia. America’s first Dairy Queen was in Joliet.