This morning’s temperature was just a bit chilly at 38 degrees. And because we had a special plan for today, we opted to start later and ride less miles. The day had very little wind and by the end of the ride, it warmed up to 70 degrees. We rode 42 miles.
We stopped at Peacock Springs State Park; it was a pleasant place for a break, snack and photos. Next up was our only SAG stop of the day. At the end of our break, we were surprised by Sue pulling up - we thought she was doing the 33 mile ride. So then we decided to go to plan B. (Plan A was to take to Sue to Walmart to get a small camp fuel.) Linda stayed with Sue while Janet and I sped back to camp. Janet raced to Winn Dixie to purchase a birthday cake. I enlisted Ray and Glenn’s help to blow up balloons and decorate Sue’s tent and car. Then we waited…
When Sue arrived at the tents, she was thoroughly surprised. It was so much fun. We moved to a pavilion, sang her Happy Birthday, and had cake. There was a planned live band for evening festivities and they too sang her the tune.
Tomorrow we take down our tents, put our bags on a truck, and ride to Cherry Lake.
We stopped along the way today at Peacock Springs State Park. It was the best stop of the ride thus far.
Other than the springs, this is what most of today’s ride was like…some roads had even less traffic.
My friends Ray and Sue.
Janet, Linda and I.
Janet & I.
Sue pulling into the camp and seeing her tent and car decorated for her birthday.
Birthday girl in the middle.
Sue is my hero!! Still pedaling strong at 83 years young!
Adult beverages provided by the tour. Starting to be a theme here…bike to enjoy adult beverages! The tour also served fresh corn on the cob for a snack. My friend Ray got the first one!
Last night for the bike in Live Oak.