Departed Morris, IL around 10am with my host, Adam, joining me for the first 25 miles to Joliet, IL. The forecast was for 56 degrees and north winds 10-15mph. The skies were sunny though and we would be somewhat sheltered from the wind by houses, other building and trees for most of the ride. It was great to have some company for the morning section. I hadn't had any riding companions since I parted company with Crazy Cary in San Franscico. We rode a substantial number of miles to Joliet on the I & M Canal Trail which was a packed limestone trail along a man-made canal. It was so nice to ride in a more natural setting without the tension that is associated with riding with car & truck traffic. Once we reached Joliet we rode thru town and Adam stayed with me till we reached the next trail, the Old Plank Rd Trail. This was a paved trail! There we said our farewells and went our separate ways. (I'll will be hosting Adam & his younger brother, Kurt when they ride the perimeter of Lake Michigan in June). Most of the rest of the day's ride was on paved trails, with only shorts sections of city roads that connected me to the next trail. I arrived at my next host's home (Ann Nordstrom) at just after 7pm.