I did not make it. After the 1st 4 days of hills and a total of 261 miles I came down with a viral thing so said the doc on Thursday morning in Centerville. The good news is I was able to ride on Saturday with my hubby to Muscatine for the tire dip in the Mississippi. It was the coolest, shortest and flat day of the week. It was good to get back on the bike, not 100% but good enough. Maybe next year I can achieve my goal. Thank you.