Today we rode 96 miles in 7 hours 14 minutes averaging 12.4 mph. We had 5400 feet of ascent today and we crossed the state line from Vermont into New Hampshire. To date, we have completed our riding in:
Washington
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Vermont
We will complete New Hampshire tomorrow (Lord willing) as we enter Maine, headed for The Atlantic Ocean.
It rained just less than half the day today and even though it looked like it might clear off several times it saved the heaviest downpour for the end of the day when I was still on the mountain about 10 miles from our destination of St Joseph's Catholic Church in Lincoln, NH.
Several small climbs today but only one big one. Ever since Stuart hitched a ride last week near Palmyra, NY I find myself look back there to see if he is trying it again. Unfortunately, every time it turns out that it's the climb instead. So I just have to turn around and ride it. That was definitely the case today on our climb toward the day's end. It was long and tiring but not quite as steep as the hill yesterday.
I am a guest in the home of Rob & Monica along with Tom and John. They have a daughter, Brita, who will be entering her senior year this fall at Lincoln High School. Talking with Brita, reminded me of how much Amanda is looking forward to her senior year and HOW MUCH I MISS HER. I will be seeing Amanda for the first time in 9 weeks on Saturday night at GR Ford Airport. Rob & Monica are taking great care of us and we are enjoying getting to know them.
Life on the road has become weary and both Zack and I are ready to come home. The willpower to finish is what is needed now. We are looking forward to worshipping with our KCC family this coming Sunday.
I have tride to catch up on blog postings tonight so look back for postings that should fill in some of the blanks over the past 2 weeks. Sorry it has taken so long to catch this up.
Dan
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Hang in there Dan and Zack!! Your in our beautiful area of the country now :-) You were only about an hour and 15 minutes from us when you were in Lincoln yesterday!! If you followed that main highway 93 south it would bring you to our front door! We can't wait to see you in two days and witness the completion of this amazing experience as you reunite with Ronda! Take care brothers, ride hard and we will be waiting for you!
Don't forget Pennsylvania also!
What an experience it all was!
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