First hiccup: The train from Stuttgart to Zurich ran late and was terminated early. So I'll have to figure out which alternatives I can take (always a bit more complicated when you have a bike). We'll have a pretty late start for the ride.

First hiccup: The train from Stuttgart to Zurich ran late and was terminated early. So I'll have to figure out which alternatives I can take (always a bit more complicated when you have a bike). We'll have a pretty late start for the ride.
Wet start into the day. Today I'm taking the train from my parents' place to Geneva where I'll meet up with Ben. This involved a 40 minute ride to the train station in the pouring rain.
The trip to the start has begun. Step 1: Bus from Madison to the Chicago airport.
Alright, I think I have all my bike touring stuff assembled! A few items not shown because they are at my parents.