hi my name is jean and Iwill be biking across america.
June 22 2023
Well, today was our last day of a full ride. We rode from Brattleboro Vermont through New Hampshire and into Burlington MA. I was able to complete the day for a total of 91 miles. Additionally, my climbing was over 5000 feet. I rode well through most of the day. During the last 10 to 15 mile I started getting tired. But I continue to ride on with no aches or pains anywhere. I remember at some point during the tour that Tom, one of the staff members told me that we begin to behave like we’re machines. Today that is what I felt like. My legs just kept going but at a little bit slower than they had earlier in the day. It was kind of surreal, passing through New Hampshire, and subsequently into Massachusetts realizing I am home, and I have actually cycled across the United States. I suspect this won’t hit me until a couple of days has passed, and I am back home. Again today I did not take many pictures. I think this was more because I’ve been in this area and some of these areas are f...
Hi Jean - your blog is coming along.
ReplyDeleteWe will be following you!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best Jean! You got this! Beth
ReplyDeleteI'll be joining you on this crazy journey! Can't wait to meet you!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to meeting you as well. Yes a crazy journey!!
DeleteCheering you on Jean through every mile! Looking forward to following you! Stay safe!❤️
ReplyDeleteGood luck Jean!! So impressive! You got this! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteJim Lyle here. CrossRoad alumnus XC09, ES11, and XC17. I'll see you on the MB pier on Mother's Day. No, I'm not riding, just cheering you on.
ReplyDeleteWell I am in LA. Awaiting the adventure. Thanks all for your encouraging words. Pretty excited and nervous too.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to following your adventure!
ReplyDeleteIm seeing some comments. Hope this is your blog
ReplyDeleteThis is my blog. I though am not sure who this is?
DeleteSay “Hi” to Jim Lyle for me at the Manhattan Beach Pier.
ReplyDeletePaul
Will do
DeleteJim Lyle (CR XC09, ES 11, CR17). I'll be on the pier cheering as you start up the hill towards Riverside. See you in the morning. Here's a webcam if friends and family want to watch the departure live https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/manhattan-beach-pier-north
ReplyDeleteDon Grady-Will you be posting on Strava?? So psyched for you!!
ReplyDeleteYes I will
DeleteJean..pics look great..will be following you on this courageous biking trip...have fun..irene
ReplyDeleteto my wonder cousin good luck, Ed la
ReplyDeleteThanks good so far.
DeleteHi Jean, how is the trip going and where are you in the journey? Ann B
ReplyDeleteHi Jean, I hope you are still smiling through all the pain you must be in. Keep going strong we are all pulling for you.
ReplyDeleteHey Jean, Hope you are doing well. Enjoy the journey and hopefully you see the beautiful countryside. Take it all in.
ReplyDeleteHey Jean, looks like you are having a lot of fun. Enjoy those massages!! Keep up the good work. Your cousin, Ann
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