Monday started with a temperature of 58 so we were wearing jackets to start. Luckily the winds were low out of ENE and highs were in the 80’s. The group of Fred, Linda, Nancy, Sue Glen, Alan and I started out together, however, we split into smaller groups as we pedaled along. When we cycled over the Suwanee River we could see just how much the drought in Florida had lowered the water level. Where Alan and I live, we are under Phase III water restrictions. I rode into camp with Sue and we cycled 42 miles. Alan added 8 miles and completed the 50 mile ride. The sponsors of the ride bring in bands to play each evening, and on this night The Bent Spokes Band played by the pavilion. Most of our little group stayed near our tents and chatted while listening to the band in the distance.
We started Tuesday’s ride started at 8 am, with a bit warmer temperature of 60 degrees and light winds from the East. I started the ride with Fred, Nancy, Keith, Glen, Sue and Alan. Linda and Mike had registered for only three days, so they were no longer with the group. Ray started earlier than our group, and Barb took the day off. Most of us cycled the short route of 42 miles. We ended cycling around noon with a temperature of 80 degrees and winds from the South East. This turned out to be Sue’s last day of riding because she had the opportunity to meet up, in a different location, with friends from her youth. She did stay the night and packed up early on Wednesday morning.
We crossed the Suwanee River a couple of times this day. This crossing was posted.
Fred, Nancy, Linda and Alan.
First SAG stop location for the riders.
The Suwanee river was very low. Much of the state of Florida has been in drought conditions for the past year.
Alan completing his 50 mile ride.
Three different types of lasagna for dinner, including traditional meat, vegetable with a white sauce, and a vegan option.
The moon on the morning of Day 4 was but a sliver, but still so pretty. Artemis II had returned from a mission around the moon a few days prior.
Only Sue was missing from this group start on Tuesday.
Snacks at a typical SAG stop.
Alan, Fred and Keith
Our home for the week.
