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- Jul 26, 2023, 10:27am
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 184 m
- United StatesMichiganEscanabaLudington Hotel Historical Marker45°44’45” N 87°3’0” W
Ending in Escanaba
July 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
The time has come for my ride to end.
I made it with Richard to Escanaba, Michigan on the west shore Little Bay de Noc, a bay on the west side of Lake Michigan.
It’s been an awesome experience, challenging and beautiful over about 2,500 miles. Richard has been a great traveling companion, with a sharp wit and a generous sprit. Bonnie supported making this trip a reality, and a whole batch of family and friends have been so encouraging. Matt Muniz provided lots of technical support, tapping into his own riding experience.
I stopped riding because I wasn’t getting enough food calories to match the daily demands of riding, creating too much weight loss to the point of being a health risk. So, it’s time to stop.
I’ll miss Richard’s company. We saw so much from the road, pedaling along at about 8 to 15 miles an hour and meeting people along the way:
- Plants passing by slowly while I gaze from different angles.
- Bird song and plumage
- A motel owner who re-welded rack supports back onto Richard’s frame after they sheared off. Cuz doesn’t everyone keep a wire feed welder handy just in case?
- So many different people who were friendly.
- Sitting beside rivers, peacefully enjoying their beauty. Camping frequently placed us beside some beautiful streams, rivers and lakes.
- The humble beginnngs of the Mississippi River in Minnesota, and crossing it over and over as it winds eastward.
- Deer leaping alongside the road and bounding along as they try to get away from us on our bikes nearby.
- A marvelous variety of butterflies in each of the 8 states we visited.
- The sound of my tires whirring along on good pavement with a tailwind.
Thank you for following this journey. It’s been awesome!Read more
Traveler 💚💙❤️ what a great traveling companion Richard was!
Traveler Indeed!
Traveler 2500 miles is a huge accomplishment! And glad that you’re paying attention to what’s healthy to push and what's not.
Traveler Agree! Congratulations Scott for how far you got and knowing when to prioritize your well being. You are awesome! ❤️ 👏
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Traveler Thanks Lauren!