Monday, June 15, 2015

Day #53-54 (Home 2 days) The Atlantic Coast Journey “Wrap Up”


Florida
Georgia

South Carolina 
North Carolina 
Virginia
Washington DC
Maryland 
Pennsylvania 
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut 
Massachusetts 
New Hampshire 
Maine


Video of T.V. coverage in Bar Harbor:
 
 
Total Mileage:  2582 miles
Days on the road:  51 with 8 recovery days
Total Climbing:  est. 80,000 feet
Total Number of States: 14 including D.C.
Number of flats:  1 (Piece of glass; still have Pam’s dollar bill under front tire and super glue on top!)
Gearing phenomena:  Put my bike into first gear in front chain ring on June 5thand wasn't moved again!
Best Meal:  “The Wharf” in Alexandria, VA Old Town
Best Coffee:  “The Daily Grind” East Windsor, CT
Best Ice Cream: “Frozen Caboose” Highland, NY
Best Lobster Roll:  “The Maine Diner” Wells, ME
Worst weather: Tropical Storm Ana in Surf City, NC 
Best weather:  Sunshine in Bar Harbor, ME
Great Quote: “….I would always have the memories….just a little longer to take in the views, breathe the air, ride my bike, and be absolutely and completely free.”  (Taken from an article in Adventure Cyclist, Dec2014/Jan2015)
 
“How to Deal with Re-Entry” (Provided at Bar Harbor Banquet by Mary Blake)
1)     When you get home, don’t take your bike to the bedroom.
2)     Refrain from putting a plastic chair in your driveway, expecting dinner to be served.
3)     Don’t go to the neighbor’s house and ask if you can “just throw a few things in the laundry.”
4)     When doing errands around town and “mother nature” calls, green rooms are not the way to go; public restrooms are available.
5)     If a white Subaru comes along while you are riding, don’t tap your helmet expecting it to stop and offer you water or snacks [or a bike pump]!
6)     No list is required before doing laundry.  You can be first.
7)     Don’t obsess with the ground in dirt on your ankles – skin cells replace themselves about every month.
8)     If you find yourself having a difficult time going through re-entry alone – know that we can always call one another to ease the way. We will understand.

Thanks again to my wonderful friends and colleagues for all their support, and my incredible family for making this trip a reality!

 




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