Finished todays ride from Ludington to Holland. Rained most of the day and was windy. Glad to make it to my Aunt Terries for a fantastic dinner and a warm bet. Very thankful to have such great family!! Only two days left and less than 200 miles to go. Be back home Sunday. Still feeling good but starting to feel a deep sense tiredness like nothing I've felt before. Bed time now more tomorrow.
Just reflecting on this trip... it has just been incredible. From the people I've met, to the things I've seen, and all the miles in between. This trip is something that has changed my life and something I'll never forget. I'll leave you all with tonights sunset at Ludington pier. Gnite.
Stayed at my wonderful Aunt Aureas last night and then got my own private escort out of town!! Another beautiful day of riding.
Made it to Lufington. 111 miles today of very tough riding. Lots of wind and climbing. Immediately went for a swim in the lake, it was SO great!
Well finally made it to Traverse today after an epic fail mechanically!! After my valve stem physically broke off I called my wonderful Aunt Aurea who brought me a new tire and tubes and got me back on the road. Finished the day and made it over the 600 mile mark and a massage from my Aunts friend which was awesome! Hopefully tomorrow goes a little smoother.
Major breakdown. Blown sidewall of tire blew both spare tubes before I figured out the problem. Now no more patches and no more tubes. Duct tape, zip ties and ISU Engineering program are all I have to work with.
Made it to Harbor Springs today and am staying with Heathers aunt Vickie and Uncle Dave. Had a great meal and did first real laundry in 5 days. Now I'm gonna crash cus I'm really tired. Night night.
Another day in the books and another day of beautiful riding. Took a road 5 miles then saw that my turnoff was a dirt trail through the woods. Rode back 5 miles then another god knows how many more to get around and back to my route.
Half way done just crossed big mac what a view and a gorgeous day! 5$ shuttle across bridge and the only section not allowed to ride.
In da' UP a'. Day 4 done. 118 miles to a little town called Epoufette. Little motel overlooking Lake Michigan. Tomorrow I get to cross big Mac and officially half way! Picture is view from the motel room.
Made it to Escanaba, Michigantoday despite a 5 mile detour due to a bridge being out and a mechanical breakdown of my rack which required a stop at autozone to get a bolt luckily they had one. 118 miles today whew I'm beat.
Had about 15 miles of this lovely trail today. Fox River Trail its called. A bone jarring way to close out the day.
Day two in the books. Long day, lots of climbing and a headwind/crosswind all day but the scenery was amazing as well as the weather and felt good. For some reason the thing that hurts the worst are my feet. Duh! Glad this hotel has a hot tub. Tomorrow is 114 miles to Escanaba Michigan.
