We made it to Boston!! Tomorrow is the ride down to the Atlantic for the tire dipping ceremony. I wasn't sure this day would ever come, but it did!
Today was great...hot, very humid, and very hilly. We had two state line crossings and a ride through marvelous New England forests and valleys, and a ride over a wooden bridge. It rained last night, so we broke the stifling hot temps, but humidity was 100% and we were all dripping wet after some early steep hill climbing. One hill was especially memorable...1/2 mile long and topped out at 14% grade. I had to go into the granny gear and stand on the pedals to make it up. The country side was wonderful riding, but within 30 miles of Boston there was lots of traffic on the the country roads, which are know for being 300 year old paved cow trails. We were relieved to get off those congested roads with no shoulder.
All but one made the 87 mile ride into Boston, and everyone felt strong. Fran, who fell yesterday and is recovering from bruises, plans on making the 18 mile group ride to Revere Beach for the final act.
Sandra and I are already making plans to visit our grandson on Sunday in Long Island and go to Niagara Falls for July 4th.
Stats: 87 miles, 16mph avg, 4100' climbing, light winds, 70 - 85 deg temps.
Sandra and I are already making plans to visit our grandson on Sunday in Long Island and go to Niagara Falls for July 4th.
Stats: 87 miles, 16mph avg, 4100' climbing, light winds, 70 - 85 deg temps.
6 comments:
Papa,
Guess you're not so old after all!
Love
Brett
Papa Jim,
Its amazing you made it so far!!! Can you go watch the Red Sox lose a game before you leave Boston?
Love Richie
Dear Papa Jim,
I am proud of you that you made it across the country. I wish we could be there with you!
Love Patrick
Dear Dad,
Words cant express how "COOL" I think you are!!! To think that I used to be totally embarassed by my parents some years ago makes me laugh! You are a model of "driven" and "determined" and "adventurous"! It is likely you will have a tough few weeks ahead of you with your adrenalyn returning to normal levels! I know you will miss your riding group as well.
Cant wait to see you and sure look forward to your next great adventure!
Thanks for the good thoughts from my kids and grandkids!
Everyone can make their dreams come true.
Dad/PaPa
The eve of your big day.... hope you have some major celebrations planned for tonight and tomorrow! Send lots of pics. And again, a big CONGRATULATIONS!!
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