Day 6 - Oscaloosa to Fairfield

Fairfield, Iowa [population 9,464 in 2010] is today's destination. The city has 12 public parks and recreation areas consisting of more than 1,300 acres. A notice on the town's website indicated that city hall, most public venues (parking lots, parks) would be closed due to the influx of cyclists.

Fairfield is home to the Maharishi University of Management, founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and teaches the principles of transcendental meditation. I imagine that the townspeople will have to make use of these skills while they are overrun by 20,000 visitors.

Weather for today (in Iowa - and according to Wundergound.com) "Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%", so cycling may get dicey.