Some of the final milestones were achieved today. Reaching our home state of Massachusetts was a great feeling. Climbing over the Berkshires was also completed and we reached the shores of the Connecticut River in West Springfield. I rode 98 miles today, here's the link to the map of today's ride.
We took a couple of video's at the Lebanon Valley Speedway for my good frield Mark, the ride commissioner, who is a racing fan. Claire is correct, we did have an old Pontiac Grand Prix.
I went over "Jacob's Ladder" which was one of the first mountain roads ever built (1910), planned to cross the Berkshires. The Berkshires were definately a challenge but I was able to climb over them and enjoy a many mile downhill on the east side. The area is extremely beautiful.
I'm estimating that I'll be coming over the Bourne bridge in the early afternoon (1:00 to 2:00) on Monday, Memorial Day. NOTE: This is an estimate and is subject to change based on how tomorrow's ride goes. I'll provide an updated estimate tomorrow evening
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Awesome ride today Dave. 95 miles over the Berkshires. I'm very impressed. Welcome back to Massachusetts!
ReplyDeleteHeh Dave, I would sing again to you if could....
DeleteThe Hills Are Alive
The hills are alive,
With the sound of music
With songs they have sung
For a thousand years
The hills fill my heart,
With the sound of music
My heart wants to sing
Every song it hears
My heart wants to beat
Like the wings of the birds
That rise from the lake to the trees
My heart wants to sigh
Like a chime that flies
From a church on a breeze
To laugh like a brook
When it trips and falls
Over stones on its way
To sing through the night
Like a lark
go davey go. Maureen
Hi Dave & Claire, We've been following your epic adventure on the blog and just want to say how proud and impressed we are with you both. We have enjoyed your journey and wish we could be there with you to celebrate your homecoming. You are both amazing!!!!Love you lots, Kiette & Greg
ReplyDeleteDear Dave and Claire,
ReplyDeleteRussell and I are so impressed with your incredible stamina and your positive attitude even when facing the Appalachian Mountains and a 4,000 ft. climb! You might experience some doubt, but it never keeps you from meeting the challenge each day.
I love that you get up every morning and say, "It's another Ground Hog Day (full of work!), except we don't know the people and stories we'll encounter along the way." That attitude keeps you very open to new people and new experiences. You are very focused on staying in the present, which is a gift to others and a gift to yourselves.
I know you are looking forward to dipping that wheel in the Atlantic, and going to your own home and sleeping in your own bed!
And I know you will never forget your Awesome Adventure!
Thank you, Claire and Dave, for the gift of your love and your service.
Russell and Therese
I am SO proud of my Bro and Sis for arriving back in our home state. This deserves a second donation! Yoo-hoo Lovu Suzie Q
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