I was fortunate enough to link up and ride a day with Mat Ryder as he is completing his Trans-American tour in 2024. I met him in West Alton, Missouri. After crossing the Mississippi River into Alton Illinois, we visited Wood River, Hartford, South Roxana, Edwardsville, and then parted ways as he continued on to Sorento for the night. We were joined along the route by a gentleman named John from Mascoutah, IL and had a superb afternoon riding. @matryderadventures