Reaching 3000 Miles, Then Pampering Ourselves in Chicago

     Tuesday morning began with several miles of cycling on rutted, shoulderless, nerve-wracking roads in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. Shortly after setting out, we passed another major milestone: 3000 miles. The latter part of our ride was on the bike path along the Lake Michigan shoreline, which was a delight and a welcome respite from the horrible Illinois roads.
     Once in Chicago, we spared no expense in lodging and dining. We stayed at the Fairmont Hotel, where we were upgraded to a two-room suite. Dinner was at the Everest Restaurant, one of only a handful of restaurants in the US to be granted the prestigious Relais and Chateaux status.

3000 miles!

Another Illinois road with a shoulder of unbikable loose gravel and heavy traffic

Cycling on the lakeshore path into the heart of Chicago

Our fine accommodations

Five-chocolate sampler for dessert