Welcome to Part 2 of our 5-part Great River Road Series! 🛣️

This time, we ride through Illinois, hitting everything from classy Galena to the rowdy biker haven of Poopys, and finishing in Chester—the hometown of Popeye.

This stretch of the Great River Road is full of surprises:

✅ Scenic bridges, twisty river bottom roads, and classic Midwest hills

✅ Motorcycle destinations like Savanna, Iron Horse Social Club, and Poopys

✅ Unexpected gems: Galena’s charm, Navu’s history, and Popeye statues in Chester

✅ Ride-friendly tips and toolkit gear for foggy visors, hydration, and road heat

Toolkit Gear We Mention in This Episode:

• Anti-Fog Wipes: https://amzn.to/3Gc9Gp2

• Half Motorcycle Cover: https://amzn.to/42O0Pm0

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• Ceramic Coating: https://amzn.to/4iocixn

• Hydration Jug with Bite Valve: https://amzn.to/3HydrationJug

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