Getting Close
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 9:46AM There are a bunch of thank yous’ that are in order. First off the Miami event, for everyone that was involved in putting together the Miami event, Thank You! It was an awesome evening. For everyone that came and shared their stories and donated, Thank You!
We had to head out of Miami rather early on Saturday in order to get back on the bike at a decent time. We got back to my stop point only to realize that my bike computer was nowhere to be found. After an extensive search, I decided that I couldn’t kill anymore time so I had to ride without it. For those of you who are on the Spot distribution list, if you were wondering why you received so many spot notifications, with out the computer I was using the spot to calculate my average speed. Even with the GPS it is going to be an approximate average at best.
But on a positive note after four months the wind was finally at my back, so even with the delays I was able to put down some miles. My Dad jumped on and was going to join me for the last hour on the bike, until he had a major mechanical. The brake mounting nut on his front brake came loose causing his front brake to come flying off of his front fork. We looked but couldn’t find the bolt, we eventually had to call off the search and ride due to darkness.
Lucky for me, the next day the wind was still blowing so I had one of my largest if not the largest mileage day and barely broke a sweat. While I was riding Azure and my Dad were going to head to a bike shop, the closest one being 80 miles away. Lucky for them, while they were sitting at a pull out a man pulled over to see what we were doing and he had a friend that had the part that they needed. Robert took them to his friend, Jim’s house. Jim fixed up the bike and they were on their way having saved hours. So, thank you to Robert and Jim for being willing to help out strangers.
We are about to head out and honestly it is really hard to believe that I will be in the Keys today and finished tomorrow (as long as there are no unforeseen accidents or delays). I probably won’t get a post in tonight but will try to put something up after the finish tomorrow.
11-6
65.5 miles
aprox average to be determined
11-7
133.2 miles
aprox. Average to be determined
Reader Comments (3)
Way to go Pat. Sorry we missed the events in Miami. I hope all is well and know the Howell family is cheering you on as you finish this remarkable journey. It is truly inspiring.
I am so proud of you and Azure, I always told you that you could do anything you set your mind to, do you believe me now? Love you guys!
Mom
Congratulations Patrick and Azure! You are true heroes! We are so proud of you and so happy that you are finished. It was a truly remarkable endeavor and you have helped so many people. May God Bless and keep you. Love, Mom and Dad