Day 1: 76 miles, easy start from west side Iowa
Day 2: 47 miles, easy, first time into Minnesota
Day 3: 105 miles, 90 miles of head wind
Day 4: 70 miles, hot day and 20+mph headwind all way, seeking to hide behind slow pace line
Day 5: 52 miles, after a whole night of downpour and flooded tent, rest in tranquil lake-side yard
Day 6: 40 miles, easy day, long stops at each towns and beer tents
day 7: 65 miles to Mississippi River. Very impressive 2 climbs and 3 downhills in last 10 miles