St. Augustine to DeFuniak Springs, FL: 430 miles
Before I get into the stats for this leg of the trip some things need to be said. As you know, a good part of this trip is to meet people and share stories. Some days we find ourselves in places where we don't quit fit, yellow rain slickers in a sea of hunting camouflage. But generally one or two folks will reach out and try to make us feel welcome - or at least tolerated! But other times it just all comes together. Yesterday we had the extreme pleasure to stay in Marianna, FL which was like hitting the travel jackpot! First we lucked upon the Hinson House B&B. The hosts, Sid and Judy, were friendly, took time to visit with us, and of course had their own interesting stories. Additionally, George and I were delighted to find a used book store where we spent a delightful hour having tea with Rose. Then, to top off a great day, we were directed to a wonderful restaurant, the Madison Warehouse, owned by Pittsburgh natives. Great food and great Pittsburgh stories - what else could you ask for?!
...and now the stats:
36.6 miles; max = 15 mph; mean = 9.2 mph; sunny but very windy, NW steady at 25 to 30 mph with higher gusts especially crossing the St. Johns River.
54.63 miles; max = 21.34 mph; mean = 10.3 mph; beautiful day, not so cold, but windy in the afternoon, winds WNW. Here is where we shipped camping the equipment! Behold the lightened bike and the smiling Captain!
Gainesville to High Springs, March 15, 2010
Sadly - no stats the bike computer batteries gave out and we didn't change them until we reached High Springs - but we were flying! Honest! It was sunny, but on the cold side.
High Springs to White Springs, FL, March 16, 2010
51.76 miles; max 23.2 mph; mean 11.2 mph; cold start but warmed up nicely, very nice back roads, light traffic.
45.63 miles; max 22.9 mph; mean 12 mph; rain - all day! It poured toward the end of the day; see stoker's blog about our experience in Madison!
Madison to Monticello FL, March 18, 2010
31.6 miles; max 24.5 mph; mean 10.5; very cold and dreary - winds NW 15 mph - it is always the winds!
Monticello to Tallahassee FL, March 19, 2010
50.95 miles; max 29.25 mph; mean 11.44; Great weather, cool in morning and warming up; back roads most of day. March 20 was rest day in Tallahassee.
24.6 miles; max 26.4 mph; mean 11.4 mph; cold and very rainy - soaked to the bone and took shelter in Quincy.
Quincy to Marianna FL, March 22, 2010
49.99 miles; max 28.6 mph; mean 10.46 mph; sunny but cold day and gusty NW winds about 20 mph.
58.34 miles; max 30.12 mph; mean 11.5 mph; beautiful day, cool in morning, warming up to low 70s! Calmer winds, WSW about 10 to 15 mph.
Ride On!
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