I started today with two breakfasts, first in the hotel I had an orange and some yogurt, then to Denny's for a Build Your Own Grand Slam of, Oatmeal, Pancakes, Eggs, and Sausage. I was on my bike at 7:15, and rode alone for about ten miles, then was joined by John Nixon. We rode thru some rain starting in the town of Packwaukee. Then rode by some lakes and were joined by Warren, Al and Marion at about the twenty-five mile mark. I pulled them into the first SAG Stop at mile thirty-one in the town of Montello. In the middle of town is an old quarry that has a couple waterfalls cascading down into a pool. We rode as a group of five to Princeton where we stopped at the American Legion Brat Fry for a mid-morning snack. The second SAG Stop was in the town of Ripon next to the Subway Shop (I did not go for a forth meal quite yet). On the final route to Fond du Lac, we had our choice of riding on the road or a bike path. The group split, with Al and Marion taking the bike path, while John, Warren and I chose the road. We lucked out as the road was freshly paved and as smooth as glass. I took the opportunity of the smooth road to see how fast I could go and pulled the group into Fond du Lac topping out at 27 mph. We are staying at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, which was built in 1923, and has accommodated guests such as John F. Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt. Not our normal trip accommodations. While waiting for the luggage truck I did eat my forth meal and had a sub at Cousins Subs (I recommend the Big Daddy) next door to the hotel. We had dinner here at the Ramada, salad, bread, mashed potatoes, cabbage, spaghetti with meat sauce, and baked chicken.
I felt very strong today, and could stay with the group without overextending myself. We have covered 541 miles in the last six days, quite a stretch of riding. We are backing off a bit on Sunday only doing 57 miles into Manitowoc on the coast of Lake Michigan.
Total Miles 2584.97
Total Hours 175.51
Trip Speed 14.7 mph
slide show
No comments:
Post a Comment