Well, where to start? I am still struggling with optimizing photos on my iPad so I can publish them on my posts! Oh well, the above blurry photo was from Day Two, Friday. I didn’t really think this “enlightened” body could/would make it to the top! The last 10 miles was a 9% grade and I was in a gear my Atlantis had ever been asked to use on a climb! At one point I looked down at the photo on my handlebar bag of OMJSN and said, “Hey my little guardian angels, I need some help. I am about to start walking because walking would be faster!” LOL! In a matter of minutes the headwinds coming over the pass stopped and as I rounded one last curve, there was the Kancamagus Pass sign less than 500 yards away! Thank you my angels, you got your Poppie over the top!
Otherwise, the Journey is all that I dreamed it would be. Beautiful weather, super courteous Maine and NH drivers who never once have failed to move over to give me a safe riding zone, curious people who truly want to know about my Journey, kind clerks at coffee shops, bicycle mechanics in Portland that made sure my bike survived the flight from Alaska, and most of all, I “feel” the love and support of family and friends! Your kind replies to my posts affirm that I am the luckiest man alive and I truly appreciate all of you!
Kind regards and I think I am camping the next few nights so no new posts. (My Atlantis has performed flawlessly, Camelback hydration bag in my frame pack has kept me hydrated, and helmet mirror keeps me safer.)
Cheers, and for those HAP readers who are working the Royal Princess tomorrow, my best wishes for a smooth, stressless ship turn!
Pedaling Westward
Greg
The Royal was a snap The CSD is Karla next time I’ll mention u She is a pro you trained her right. Pedal on
So delighted to read your post. We are all so proud of you. May each day be better than the one before 💕💞🤗
You are amazing! I have to talk myself into climbing the small incline to our mailbox!! Onward!!!
Greg, it was a pleasure to meet you at your breakfast stop in Conway, NH and hearing about your supportive family and friends, and the journey ahead. I was happy to see your photo at the Kangamagus Pass, a great sign of your incremental challenges that d build confidence for your journey ahead. Have a sweet trip.
You are my hero. Enjoy each moment! All my love!!
Sending hugs from hot and humid Dallas. I’m sure you are having better weather for your ride. May the wind always push you to new heights. 💨💞