2,320.8 total trip miles
14.6 mph average
761’ climbing
FF - 3
MP - Frank & Rita Goodwin & family. Joanne & I have 5 daughters, the Goodwin’s have 4 daughters, so we have enjoyed together watching them mature into 9 wonderful women. Frank & Rita regularly nudge me out of my comfort zone & that has inspired me to do more with my life than I would have otherwise - always to bring Glory to God. As we all age, we need to continue to be inspired to serve God by serving others.
Today started out like no other day on this trip. We had tornado warning sirens overnight while in our tents, but fortunately no tornado. There were heavy rainstorms & we woke up to high surf advisories. That presented a challenge because the first thing we had planned was a 30 minute ferry ride to the mainland. Bubba worked his magic & the captain agreed to do 1 trip today so that 43 bike riders could continue their journey to St Augustine.
Once we reached land, the bike ride was easy. A short day, flat terrain, sunshine & even a bit of a tailwind. One of our riders is a retired military pilot & he arranged that some of us who were interested could bike onto the Pensacola Naval Air Station & visit the museum there. It added a little bit of mileage to our ride, but was well worth it in my opinion. It is the home of the Blue Angels & in addition there were dozens of planes from all different era’s.
We also reached another milestone, our 8th & last State - Florida
The reality of this adventure ending a week from tomorrow is beginning to sink in. There is a lot of biking still to do, but the end is in sight.
WDYLT - ILT there are many more varieties of folding wing aircraft than I ever imagined. I knew they had them for storage on aircraft carriers, but I never knew there were so many styles.
Wow!!! 1 week to go!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your final state Jim. 2320 miles biked. Man those Duathalons will be so short!
Yes, it’s hard to believe this will be over in a week. I look forward to sharing lots more stories than could ever fit in this blog. No sure any duathlons will be on my agenda this year.
DeleteI'm sad there is only a week left because I enjoy reading this blog every day but so happy for you that you are in the final stretch and you have been rocking this trip across the country. Keep it up Jim! You are doing great!
ReplyDeleteIt's Holy Week. I know how important this week is to you. How will you be "remembering"?
ReplyDeleteI do my daily Mass readings, along with a commentary. I also have lots of time on the bike to reflect on this important time. I have also found a church just 4 minutes from our hotel in Gainesville on Saturday. A couple of us are going to attend the Easter Vigil. That doesn’t start until after dark, so I know I’ll be done biking for the day.
ReplyDeleteWow - that’s so cool. Holding you in prayer. 🙏🏼
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