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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Monticello to Lee.

 38 miles to my former step father in laws house. Due to the impending hurricane I opted to enlist Howard to ferry me into st augustine to wait out the storm until Linda arrived on Saturday. Spent Monday night at his compound to await an early Tuesday morning ride in.

Midway to Monticello

 48 miles give or take. Cycling through the city of tallahasse. The large cities are rarely fun. No shoulders. Heavy traffic and to add additional challenges, it rained almost the entire time.

Debris from Helene. 
Prepping for final push.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Marianna to Midway.

 Another 57 miles. Not a whole lot to report on today. At least it stayed dry. Coming down to the end. Can't wait 


Swampy road side. No gators.

Friday, October 4, 2024

DeFuniak to Marianna

 57 miles today.  First day that didn't start out sunny. A little depressing. Slow,steady rain for the 1st leg. Eventually stopped about half way into the ride. Seems that I will be dodging rain drops for the balance of the ride.

Overcast skies. 

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Pensacola to DeFuniak

 80 more miles.  No need to include the state as I am Florida bound the rest of the way. For the first time in the entire journey it actually rained today. Enough to make me head for cover. Luckily I was almost at my days lodging, so I just waited it out a little bit.  Hoping that by the morning it will clear.

Shaded dedicated bike path.
Philly cheese steak? 

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Bayou La Batre to Pensacola Florida

 90 miles of mixed terrain today. Sea side route, ferry ride, paved cycling trail and a little commercial highway. The ferry ride was very welcoming, letting someone else do the work. The weather is still holding up.  Sunny skies, cool helping breeze and smooth shoulders. 

Gulf of Mexico at sunset. 
Home of the blue angels. 
Views off the ferry boat. 
Last state.  Free what?
Final cause way crossing 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Waveland Mississippi to Bayou La Batre Alabama

 79.5 miles today. Ideal riding conditions at every point of the day. A picture perfect start along a beach front trail finishing up with a smooth tree lined and shaded completion. 

Welcome to Alabama. 
Morning beach front trail.
2 mile bridge crossing. Full bike lane.