Miles today: 42
Miles total: 492
Today I reached the milestone of completing one segment of the 7 segment ride. St. Augustine to DeFuniak Springs, 424.5 miles plus some extra miles getting lost. A nice bed and AC won out again over camping. Starting to see a trend, eh? The GPS temp hit 108 again today. The ride average temp was 86. It really didn’t feel that hot except when I stopped. And the mosquitos track you down when you’re stopped, so it’s best not to dilly dally. The love bugs are annoying at times too, but I don’t think they’re at their peak yet. I start using Map 6 tomorrow (they run in reverse when going east to west). If today was any indication, it looks like I’ll be riding through some rolling hills, so my progress may slow a bit. We’ll see. Oh we will, will we.
Here’s the pix:
What I’ve completed so far, starting at the lower right hand corner, working backwards:
Alligator creek. It didn’t take me long to get across that bridge!
Stopped for a big coke and a big Reese’s candy bar.
Ponce de Leon. The town wasn’t much bigger than the sign. No fountain of youth, either.
The end of map 7.
5,023 total views, 10 views today
You go guy!
Glad you didn’t meet up with any alligators yet! I’m anxious for you to have a photo opportunity with an armadillo. That’ll be your shot at redemption. Love you!
Yeah, I don’t want to end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard!
CONGRATS!!! 1 down, 6 to go, yeehaw! don’t give up on the camping, you might change your mind down the road…. ;-p
Yes, I have changed my mind, as you can tell by Day 15.
Great going—Happy Birthday by the way…..
Thanks and thanks!
Man looks like fun. I wish I was with you I love me some touring! Keep it up. If you need anything just call us (Cardinal Bicycle)
Hey David, yes, it’s been nice so far! The bike is doing great too. You guys did a great job getting me ready for touring. Thanks!