|
|
Saturday
– Sturbridge to Bourne - 110 miles Because of the persistent rain, we have no photos between waterstops. At the
Start – 5:30am
Dry, smiling
and ready to ride. The mist and then rain would start almost immediately. Whitinsville Waterstop
One of the
various heartbreaking signs riders wear: ÒAngels on
Board Riding in
Memory of our GirlsÓ Sutton Waterstop
Mike
is soggy, but still in good cheer. Lunch
Stop - Dighton-Rehoboth High
School
Lunch
was dry, but the rain returned in earnest just down the road, and continued
for the remaining 40 miles of the day. Massachusetts
Maritime Academy – 110 Miles and TodayÕs Ride Complete
The
rain had finally tapered, but at this point we were bone-cold and completely drenched
from the 55 degree driving rain we had experienced for the preceding hour on
the road. In 2012 we had been crushed by the heat, but
this was scarcely better. Sunday
– Bourne to Provincetown - 80 miles Nickerson
Waterstop in Brewster
With
the Howerton clan – Audrey, Laura, Carl,
Barbara and Pete in their green volunteer shirts.
HereÕs
the sea of riders at Nickerson, to give a sense of the logistical challenges
the volunteers deal with. Wellfleet
Waterstop
Although
the weather was mild Sunday, the ice furniture was still helpful for soothing
brutalized perinea (this is about 160 miles into the weekendÕs riding). Provincetown
Finish
This
year there was this specific arch for finish photos. Sunday was a relatively easy
day, making up for an utterly grueling Saturday. |
|
