Day 5 was a chance to slow down a little and enjoy the southern Iowa scenery. The mileage was just over 60 and the elevation gain was a mere 2,500 feet, 80% less than the epic Day 3 climb.
Day 5: Thursday, July 25 — Knoxville to Ottumwa
Mileage: 62.9 miles
Elevation: 2,502 feet
Gravel option: 4.6 miles
Pass-through towns: Attica, Lovilia, Albia (meeting town), Eddyville, Chillicothe
