On Wednesday we had to leave early because we were scheduled to ride a small ferry at 10 am to cross the St. Clair river in Canada. I awoke at 4 AM and started packing up. I was on the "sweep" team for that morning and had to help clean up after breakfast and clean up the whole campsite. After all the cyclists had packed up their tents and left our crew had to load about 200 duffel bags on the truck. Some bags were very heavy--and I confess mine was too. I took too much stuff!
Again today the wind was quite strong from the Northeast but thankfully part of our ride was going south to Marine City Michigan and then south along the St. Clair river. Tonight we are sleeping outside the Memorial Arena in Chatham.
Today the right was only 58 miles and my riding time was a little less than 4 hours. My average speed was 14.9 miles per hour.
There was a huge gathering of Canadian supporters at the Canadian border. They had Tim Horton's Coffee for us and lots of goodies and watermelon and cantelope. There was also a large reception committee in Chatham.
I had to got to the Chatham library to create this blog and I just realized that I forgot to sign in when I arrived and so I much hurry back and sign in or they may be sending out a search party to look for me.
God bless you and thank you for your prayers and interest in this adventure for God's kingdom.
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We are praying for you each day. When I think about you riding I do so with a touch of jealousy, wishing that I we joining you and the entire team of riders. I was in Wisconsin last weekend and did some riding, and experienced some of the wind that you did. Fortunately for me I did not have 100 miles of headwind.
Stay safe--and keep blogging.
Dad and Grandpa,
It sure sounds both challenging and fun. We all love following where you are going on the map. Hope you are having fun sleeping in a tent. We love you!
Greeting from NC
Hope you have had a couple of good days. We are praying that all are staying safe.
Godspeed,
Bea & Mike
I love you grandpa. bike fast grandpa. love jude
i hope you have a great time grandpa. love aria
Greetings from someone you have only met once. I was the one who took your picture Monday morning just before you left Grand Rapids on the trip. Saw your name on your reflective vest, and have been checking your progress, along with my niece and two Trinity Christian College friends. It is fun for us to follow all these blogs, and look at the photos. You are making a difference. God bless you all.
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