Note: Dan is paraphrasing excerpts from Liz’s ride journal.
I was too busy to think much about posting – even if there was access to the internet, power, and weather that would not soak my computer! These first days were largely about settling into a routine – with the bike, camping equipment, new friends, and of course the rides. The daily mileage was not a challenge, but there was a lot of climbing and much of that was steeper than we are used to in NC. And then there was the weather – cold and rainy. It was hard to stop and take pictures even though I passed through many beautiful little villages and towns.
About the logistics. I’ll cover this over a few posts. For the basics – there are 11 riders and 2 leaders. We stay mostly in campgrounds but occasionally a motel or hostel. Most of the campgrounds are commercial – that is, they have electricity, showers, and maybe even internet and laundry facilities. Every 5-9 days we take a day off – what’s called a “zero” day meaning no mileage.
June 16-19 covered 200 miles, over 10,000 feet of climbs from Bar Harbor to Damariscotta, ME
