Today was our final day of riding. Many riders were making bus and travel connections so they were in a hurry to get to the end. Today had a different feel from the other days because riders were not spending as much time in the towns and stops. Our streak of great weather continued with temperatures in high 50’s in the morning with the low 80’s by afternoon. Our “team” Shelly, Jens, Dave, Pat & Mark rode the entire 463 mile route.
However, the State Troopers had the best sound systems and music!
The rider on the right is standing on his bike.
The man in this photo ordered a king size air mattress delivered to him on the route after his wife complained about their sleeping pad. As you can see he was having quite a bit of difficulty fitting a king size mattress in a small tent.
We used a service that moved our luggage and set up a tent for us each night. All of the tents were the same and there was a number attached to the outside of the tent to identify your tent. It was important to remember the location of your tent during a late night bathroom run. The tents were set up in the same order every day so we got to know our “neighbors”.
We could tell it was the last day as riders we seriously head down heading to Lansing.
Traveling with Pat & Mark 
Welcome home. Anxious to hear the stories. What a great experience. This one actually looks doable.
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Well done you guys! And thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
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Thanks it was quite the ride!
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You guys are awesome bikers! congrats on finishing strong. enjoyed watching your progress each evening. AND you both got fabulous tans. Enjoy your comfy bed and sofa when you get to them!!
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Yes good to be back with creature comforts! Bed and flush toilets hit the top of the list
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👏👍
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Thanks!!! Check this off the bucket list!
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Nice job Pat and Mark!
I knew the ride would go well and you make it look easy.
Thanks for the daily blog!
Tony F
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Your welcome was fun to look for photos opportunities as then took mind off the hills!
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Glad you had a safe and fun trip you two!
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Thanks the 8 days went fast but was a lot of peddling
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Congrats on wrapping up another awesome journey. You had me at “temperatures in the high 50s…”
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Thanks! You for sure would of liked the cooler night temps!
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Looks like you had a good bike ride. Bet this ride seemed so short after your lengthy trip across the country. Welcome back to Illinois until you return to Arizona! So sorry not to get to see you. We are in Giverny today – beautiful trip!
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On cross country we decided on mileage everyday in this kind of event you just have to follow the program or left behind in a corn field! We had a lot of fun.
Enjoy France
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Congratulations!!!
Welcome back.
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Thanks good to be back!
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