Today we packed up our tents and loaded them onto moving trucks to reach the next location. The good news was that this morning was not as cold as the past two mornings, but the bad news was that the dew point contributed to a very wet tent take down.
We rode about 58 miles and as the day wore on and warmed up, I started to feel tired. Linda’s friend Keith was a great help to Janet and I today doing his fair share of pulling.
During a dinner discussion the other night, we commented to one another about the age of the participants of this ride…definitely an older crowd. Then today as we were eating our ice cream, there were a few other riders sharing in the joy. As it turns out, one of the guys at the stop is the second youngest rider on this tour - he is 41 years old. I wish more younger folks gain a love for cycling because you can’t beat seeing the country by bicycle. One day I hope my granddaughters will do rides with me if I stay healthy enough.
So much of today’s ride reminded me of Northern Michigan. If you think so too, please leave a comment.
Today we crossed the Suwannee River. The clear blue sky added to the beauty.
The very start of the ride and we were still wearing our warm weather gear.
The first SAG stop was at the location of this old sign. The name Falmouth brought back memories of the DALMAC in Michigan because I cycled with Doug each Labor Day weekend through a small town by that name.
The “ladies” at SAG stop number two.
Such a gorgeous day…and more similarities to Northern Michigan.
We passed this tiny convenience store 52 miles into the ride (six miles from the end) and stopped for an ice cream cone!
Keith, Janet and I enjoying our ice cream!
Woo Hoo, we passed a post office today and I was able to continue the tradition.
Just a small section of road that reminded me of Good Hart’s Tunnel of Trees.
Cherry Lake.
Even though I am not normally a white wine drinker, Linda shared with Sue and I.
