The ride and I rendezvoused in Manitowoc today. All riders and crew seem to agree they have had a great ride so far. We'll all hope that continues -- tail winds and dry weather would be nice.
Dale and I arrived around 8:30 p.m. last night. He was back on the road around 10:30 this morning. Brenda (my sister) continued her tradition. There was a package waiting here when we arrived. The clerk at the front desk was very anxious for our arrival in order to complete the delivery.
Mechanics was at 3:00 and rap at 4:00. I received the very abbreviated orientation session during those times -- the mechanic checks the bike to make sure everything is in order and you receive a helmet check. Let the riding begin.
Their ride from Fond du Lac today was relatively short at 57 miles. Everyone is in good spirits. It was a beautiful day!
Tomorrow will have a first for me. There is a couple on the ride that will be married in the park prior to boarding the ferry to cross Lake Michigan. I'm not sure of the history of the event, but everyone is invited. It should be fun.
Yes, tomorrow's the day you've all asked about. Technically, it's a "rest" day. Not considering the mileage to the park, we'll ride three miles to the ferry then four miles to the motel after arriving in Michigan.
We'll lose an hour tomorrow, entering the eastern time zone. That will make Tuesday's 115 miles even more difficult. We won't be able to start riding until after 6:30 a.m. in order to have enough daylight for riders to be safe.
I've met several riders of the 70 on the ride. It's interesting that while there is only one rider here that I've ridden with before, there are several who know someone else that I've ridden with (including those from Bloomington, IN). The cycling community is a small one.
I am the only rider joining here. I understand there are several joining in Niagara Falls. The group may be close to 80 before we arrive in Portsmouth.
Today was the first day of RAGBRAI, and other friends are currently riding in Alaska. Thinking about all of you!
~ Lisa
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Have been thinking about you. Glad everything seems off to a good start. Have to know, will the bicycles be decorated in honor of the wedding festivities tomorrow? Some crepe paper and wedding bells, perhaps. Wish I would've known, would've sent along supplies.
As an FYI, there won't be an envelope or package waiting for you tomorrow in Ludington (sorry, time got away from me last week). Also, I haven't mailed anything to your stops in Ontario. I wasn't sure about mailing to Canada, didn't want to mail too late, but also didn't want to mail too early.
Hope your day goes well tomorrow. Enjoy the wedding! Brenda
Afraid we're not a create group. No one thought of decorations. However, the wedding party (aka ABB on road staff) provided bubbles and cake.
The bride and groom, however, were provided appropriate attire for their biking helmets. Watch the website. I'm sure Mike will post the photos.
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