Sad really. But today he rode with the young bucks and actually impressed Reuben about how the old guy could haul.
It was a cool and sunny morning for our 130kms ride. A lovely route following the cottage roads around the bottom of Lake Michigan. And for the third day we hit a new state-Michigan.
Which by crossing the highway, gave me a chance to catch up on my Indiana Sign.
Now travelling around the lake is beautiful but has one nasty disadvantage-Head winds. Seriously, what happened to the prevailing winds. I have been travelling east for over six weeks and can count on one hand how many days we have had a tail wind. Where are my Westerlies?!?!?!
Now I did get a little off track and seemed to be going in circles with a lot of sharp turns!
Also there once a again was an impromptu water station by the family of the Stehouwer boys
But soon I was back on the road. The sweep team caught up late afternoon with only 30kms left. Russ decided to draft me and "offered" several suggestions that would help my cycling. I countered with the usual reasons for my style to which Russ replied, "If those things really worked, Lance Armstrong would do them." Russ....do you see Lance Armstrong biking across the continent?
He decided to try a different tactic. "Gayle, you interested in doing a tandem ride into Grand Haven? I have the bike and you are about the same size as my wife." I'm game. "Good. I bet we can hit 50mph" Russ..I'm trusting you...I don't want to die AND I don't want to hit pavement!
We arrived in the lovely resort town of South Haven to the late sun on the main Pier.
At camp, Nathan showed me his new bike for the next few weeks.
Where's your helmet?
Another great day with only 1 week until I ride into my hometown, London!
3 comments:
You rock, Gayle. Great work, biking.. Yeah, and good job on the biking. Way to go, biking. Also, did I mention you're doing really great with your biking? Some days I don't know what to say. Like, when I'm the first one to comment. Gosh, what an honour. I'm the first one you'll read on here. (Unless someone else is up late and is shorter-winded than I and hits post before I do.)
Wow, states and lines and winds and bikes and races. You know, I'm intrigued by this idea of going 50 kph on a bike. I don't think it's possible. I don't think it's reeeeeallllllyyyy possible. You'll have to take a picture of your spedometer or whatever is on your bike and prove it. I don't know.. but I don't trust it.
Also, great job scoring less injuries on this trip than anyone else.
Also, I'm thoroughly amused by the effectiveness of the help wanted sign. I was going to point out that the letters are stickers and you can stick them, but considering your need to extended and repetitive use of the sign, it's probably wise to keep it intact.
Super duper. Come to London. In some days..
By the way, two years ago, I had South Haven kids on SERVE - they are hoot. It convinced me the town was good too.
Aaahhh. . . the dangers and thrills of cycling. Glad you chose that shot of Pieter's rigorous downhill training routine. I worked hard to get the flowers into the picture!
And yes, in one short week you will all be resting in this fair city. It's got this area abuzz. Brian at Cyclepath was pleased to hear that you and the others are doing well and so close to home already.
So, it takes two to tandem -- what was it like?
Look for Ed Speyers today (Friday). He's a London First native and missionary who, with his wife Linda and family, worked on Bible translation through Wycliffe in Surinam (i think). He's riding along from South to Grand Haven.
You're heading north today. Wonder what the wind will do with it. Now you'll be able to say you've biked from Ganges to Holland in a few short hours! Hope you have a fine sunset. See you soon!
Oh come on Holly, sure you can hit 50 on a bike! If I can hit fifty on my upright-wind-blocking hybrid coming down Byron Baseline into London... then surely you can.
(but note that Gayle was talking miles. 50mph == 80kph. Good luck Gayle!)
I want photos of Gayle on a Tandem!! Lets' get her up with the young bucks! ;-)
see you soon.
...art
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