Day 50: 22 July 2007
Troy, NY (370 ft) to Brattleboro, VT (226 ft).
77 Miles.
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Day’s Theme:
Weather/Terrain:
Today’s weather was cool to start, but quite perfect all day really. It warmed up to about 80 with sunny skies, low humidity, and a slight head wind which made for a great riding day! We were on quiet and busy roads today – mostly route 9 across Vermont.
How I’m/we’re feeling:
I am doing very well, and today was a good day for all riders. There are only 2 days left – we are all excited, and trying to keep our wheels rolling…….
Notable Events:
Vermont towns – we passed through Bennington, Wilmington, and Brattleboro today – all three of these towns were charming and you didn’t really want to leave any of them!
Rider Profile: Brian Butler, 40, from Manchester, England.
Brian was born in Dublin, Ireland, and now lives in Manchester, England with his wife Debbie. “T4”, as we call him, is a terrific guy and very fun to be with. He is a driver for the local government in Manchester.
Brian and Debbie have just finished building a home just south of Valencia, Spain, and will likely move there within a couple years.
Brian is quite an accomplished and active rower. He hopes to complete a 2 person Trans-Atlantic row soon – an 8 week journey with just two guys and supplies! This is one reason he is T4.
Brian says:
“The greater the risk, the better the reward.”
Pictures:
What’s Happening:
Leaving Troy, we climbed immediately and were on some nice country roads.
At SAG I, Herb convinced Bobby to let him wear the magic coat. Arlene was surprised so wanted a picture on someone besides Bobby in the magic coat.
Herb proceeded to torture Bobby by jumping on his bike and riding away – he came back.
At 28 miles, we crossed into Vermont.
Only one more state after Vermont on our Cross Country Challenge!
At mile 34 along route 9, I stopped to take pictures of a stream and the road ahead.
This is what I see for hours each day behind those handlebars!
On the handlebars you will notice a route sheet, a cycle computer, and for today, my old buddy Serpie. Serpie has been a few places with me over the years, and I know he likes high country so I brought him out for Vermont.
He is squirmy though – that is why I must bungy him,,,,,,,,,,,
At mile 51, I rode past this lake.
Can you see the birds in the grass?
So, last night after the t-shirt swap, Robert wanted to swap jerseys with me – we traded my yellow cycling jersey (sorry Loridemus) for a La Baule! I wore that puppy to breakfast and let me tell you it was the talk of the day.
La Baule s the area in France where Bobby is from – “the most beautiful beach in Europe” he says!!
Viva La France!
One reward for getting your sorry ass to the top of a hill is that you get to see the beauty from there – these are the Green Mountains of Vermont.
I like those me.
Yes, I m fascinated with cemeteries – this one was along route 9 in Marlboro, VT.
From here, I also snapped a shot of Christine moving along……….
One journey today ended in Brattleboro, VT – nice place that.
Closing Note:
Many of you have already written to me that you are sad my journey is ending as you have enjoyed my journals. This has been a great experience, especially with the exceptional staff and good people assembled. Tomorrow night is our closing ceremonies, so, I may not write you until Wednesday.
6 comments:
Congrats on reaching the end, Greg! -Russ
Congratulations Greg. When you started this day seemed so far away and yet here it is. It's been very enjoyable to track your progress across the country and hope to be in Portsmouth tomorrow to greet you upon your arrival.
I can't believe how fast the time went by. I'm going to miss reading your very entertaining blog! Congratulations on making it the whole way!
Congratulations Greg! A great adventure and accomplishment has ended but you'll the memories to reflect on (and stories to tell!) for the rest of your life.
I am truly proud of you! The few, the proud, the Glovie's! I know I wouldn't have made it out of CA...
Lot's has happened in 6 weeks; we have much to catch up on.
Crack
Thanks all for the comments! There are a couple more days to post, but, we are done and sleeping a bit!
It was a great ride and experience - I was fortunae to be able to do this.
Keep moving my friends..........
so i went with my parents to the beach to relax for a few days when i got back to FL.. we're checking into the hotel, and all of the employees have nametags with their hometowns underneath their names...the girl that checked us in-- Faye from Brattleboro, VT! Small world! I miss you and Rocket already... i'm getting from one place to the next way too quickly--
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