Oleno State Park FL to Palatka FL

 Sunday May 1st




Ann served tomato pie along with other entrees at our overnight in Tallahassee. They were good, it was sad to see her leave the tour that night.   I went to The Waffle House the next morning for breakfast.  Our “casual” tour provided breakfasts just didn't make the cut when you are faced with a long day in the saddle. 

I didn't take any photos in Oleno State Park   It was a well shaded facility, but once again we are camping in some primitive spots with apparently a lot of ticks and Lyme Disease is endemic in Florida   Don't need that disease again!  

So today we have our last significant ride, an 80 miler to take us close to the coast for our finish on Monday.  Quite a bit of apprehension among many of the Coasters.  A week without a break in riding starts showing up in our legs.  And its really the first time (leaving Tallahassee)  that I have had leg soreness for the first 10-20 miles of each ride.  


The “A” team has more tire problems today   Its a good feeling to pass them and get to the finish at 1:30 among the top finishers. We couldn't check in to our Hotel until after 3 PM, so its a short ride to the local Brewpub.  


Sitting around our table enjoying, really enjoying a couple draft beers while waiting for the pizza delivery.  What a ride, notice the smiles all around.  From left to right, David, Brian, Bill, Linda, Fred and Alan.  Great friends after only 7 weeks of around the clock shared experiences  



Views from our Hotel.  Waiting for our last dinner with everyone in Palatka.  Nice to be in a hotel, relaxing and mentally preparing for the final 35 miles Monday morning.  Todays ride was 80 miles, at an average speed of 15.2 mph, climbing 1,293 feet and burned 2,453 calories.    


Comments

  1. JJTMay 2, 2022 at 6:48 AM

    Alan I've followed your entire trip and have vicariously enjoyed it; so happy for you and amazed that you did not run into any bad weather. While your luck was poor two years ago it changed in your favor this time. If it wouldn't be too much trouble I was wondering if you could start a journey to the NE or NW. I'm not ready for this second hand exhilaration to end. Feel free to take a couple of days off before beginning again. On a more serious note- congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment. While this may not have been your life's journey it sure was a journey for a lifetime. Bravo!!

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