Day 2 to Emmetsburg

Varying reports on the degree of difficulty of this 40+ mile day. Continued southerly winds presented an added element as we followed a southeastern route from Milford. Suffice it to say, no one wished for a longer day.

That'll come soon enough.

Tuesday's 80-mile trek to Forest City presents for the hardiest among us the Karras Loop and an extra 25 miles of cycling. Weather wise, we should get a push out of Emmetsburg before the wind switches to the northwest for a continued assist.

Here's a few photos from today.

Pork chop for breakfast.

Sweet corn for lunch.

Casino buffet for dinner.

CoeBRAI mawage in Milford

Sixty-nine windy miles culminated in Milford with a CoeBRAI first: a wedding. Veteran support drivers Abby Masters and Ryan Workman tied the knot at the home of Abby's relatives Laurie and Arnold Bates.

The bride wore a dazzling tiara. The groom wore a cheap tuxedo t-shirt. Leah Fuhrman was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Wiezorek Schork and Lisa Zingula. Bob Untiedt was best man. Padre Lonnie Zingula officiated.

The couple plans to honeymoon across Iowa, starting tomorrow in Emmetsburg, a 40-mile ride for the cyclists among us.

RAGBRAI eve from Rock Valley

Twenty-nine CoeBRAI riders - plus our awesome 4-person support crew - made the 300-mile trek to Rock Valley for the start of RAGBRAI XLII. Our fleet of three vans and one large moving truck left

Coe promptly as scheduled at 10 a.m., arriving in Rock Valley by 4:30 p.m.

Our host is Chris Reinke, boyhood friend of 2010 Coe alumnus Kyle Polich.

Tomorrow the adventure begins with a 69-mile ride to Okoboji, where a very special moment in CoeBRAI history will take place. More on that then.