2,111.5 total trip miles
13.2 mph average
1,423’ climbing
FF - 5
MP - brother-in-law Larry & his family. He explores & learns about more out-of-the-ordinary things than anyone I have ever met. I usually don’t even understand some of the concepts he comes up with. He’s the 1st person I know personally who had a recumbent bike. I always admired him for working full time & going to school at the same time. I didn’t have that discipline.
Today was the shortest scheduled ride since our 1st day. That happened because of the location of places we stay can’t make every day a consistent 65 miles, which is our overall average. It wasn’t quite like a day off however because we had lots of climbing for so short a day & some pretty rough roads that added to my knee pain. I’m glad it was short.
We did cross over into our 6th state & unlike some other states, they had a nice sign that allowed for a picture.
One nice thing about the shorter day is that the group tended to stay more together. There is usually a group that leaves earlier, spends little time in SAG stops, maybe even skips lunch & arrives at our destination hours before others. There is then a middle group that maybe doesn’t leave as quickly, rides a little faster, takes their time at SAG stops & arrives after the 1st group is already showered & settled in. (That is my group). The last group either rides slower or leaves later (or maybe both), takes full advantage of picture taking & exploring the country & arrives after the 4 PM snack has been served. Today that all condensed & we actually had lunch in our destination city. It allowed for a couple of pictures - a string of bikes a block long outside the cafe most people ate at & some riders sitting at an old fashioned ice cream counter in the back of a drug store across from the cafe.
WDYLT - ILT there was a global project that produced a picture of a black hole today, but there doesn’t seem to be any agreement if, or how, England is going to leave the EU. This prompted one cynic to comment “we’re now more certain what a black hole looks like than what Brexit looks like”
I cannot think of a better way than on a bike to see America up close and personal. Amazing distance traveled so far and looks like you are enjoying good weather as well. I'm wondering if there is a knee brace designed for bikers that allows flex while providing support. I see from your picture at the soda fountain that you ride with a rough gang, he he he. Perhaps after Dolphin Island there's less hills with wind at your back for smooth sailing down the road.
ReplyDeleteMore certain of what a BREXIT looks like than a Blackhole! HAHA!
ReplyDeleteYour perseverance, determination, and grit inspire me daily Jim.
I drove that route backwards and can't remember a thing, what an amazing opportunity to be present daily, and actually SEE the beauty.
I am reminded of Ruth's physical pain during her IM training (but my memory may be incorrect) and how she focused on sending healing to her pains while in the midst of the work. I hope the pain subsides soon!
Oops. Backwardsed my Brexit/Blackhole reference. 🤷🏼♂️
ReplyDeleteI love that word “backwardsed”. I knew what you meant Ryan. Thanks for following me along this journey.
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