Yesterday I rode 64 miles. It rained for most of the morning, but after that it was a very pleasant day for a bike ride. I passed through Ocean Spray’s CO-OP farms and saw lots of cranberry fields. Most of the day was spent in wetlands. I took some cool panoramas and pictures of water lilies.
A strange transformation has occurred in my mind. I am now a cyclist. I ride the bike and it is easy now. When I started the trip, I was unsure I would be able to complete it. Now, I have no doubt. It is only a matter of time.
Now, I am looking for the next challenge. I have been watching Le Tour de France. I am getting some ideas. I am now in good shape. Funny how riding a bike packed with 75 or so pounds of gear for 8 to 10 hrs a day can do that. Anyway, in today’s stage the riders were averaging about 25 miles per hour. Good pace. On my 165 mile day I had an average of 16.7 miles per hour.