Great ride today. Very wild and woolly country. Met a fellow biker (74 years young) on a trip from Prescott Arizona to Rosarito Mexico. What an inspiration. Have not ridden my recumbent for awhile and I might have pushed just a bit further than I should have. There is a big difference in the muscles used on the recumbent vs. the diamond frame. We will be dropping down into Phoenix and staying in Apache Junction tomorrow. 90 mile push. Should see some pretty country. Thanks for all of your love and support. This is a once in a life time adventure for us and we are loving every minute of it. One tends to become rather introspective when you spend many many hours on a bike, much of it by yourself. Have not discovered the meaning of life yet....but will keep you posted.
Alachua FL to Palatka Fl May 28, 2015 78 miles Well, Royce and I believe that we have finally got our program figured out. We are like a well oiled machine when it comes to our daily routine. So....I guess we are ready to start this RIDE ACROSS AMERICA. Seems like the last several days just get better and better for ride conditions and scenery. Today about 30 miles of the route was on paved bike trails. The first one started out of Gainsville and ended in Hawthorne. It went through the Sweetwater Wetlands Park which has the Alachua Sink in it.It also transversed the Prairie Creek Conservation Area and the Phifer Flatwoods Preserve. It was so nice riding on this 16 mile trail. I met Royce just out of Putnam Hall and we rode on another trail for about another 14 miles. Palatka is an interesting community. It is split by the St. Johns River. The highway that runs through the town is very busy and the traffic does not seem to end. I guess as you get closer to the Florida beaches t...
Great to hear about your day and thoughts. So interesting. Pray your muscles are OK today and for your strength. Lov you both. Ron and Marc happy ride
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