Things we've learned

Iowa's not flat.
Neither are Oregon, Pennsylvania, nor California.
Your butt will never go numb.
Pearl Izumi's worth the extra money.
Stretch.
Take that bike maintenance class.
Training might help.
Amish people know best the hills.
4000 calories are hard to consume.
A surprising number of bars come equipped with free showers.
A surprsing number of campgrounds do not.
The Haitians are right; beyond mountains, there are mountains.
Milk.
One can never have too many parents on the road.
There are a lot of white people in America.
10 pounds is a lot for a tent.
Ohio smells like sulfur.
The wind will always find you.
Jelly Bellies.
Dogs like cream cheese crab rolls in collapsible containers.
Said crab rolls are not good bike food.
Stop biking when you start crying.
If you look desperate enough, someone will help.
That guy was right, wear sunscreen.