Extremely long day in the saddle today. Departed East Brunswick New Jersey at 7am. Due to some route marking errors and a bridge out took a few wrong turns. What was to be a 90 mile day turned into 110. 7 hours and 22 minutes in the saddle. Wow... But we made it safe and sound. Feed extremely well on the route at lunch by the Second Alarmer's Fire/WMS Department in Bryan Athyn, Pennsylvania after crossing from New Jersey at Washington's Crossing. Then we were received by Collingdale Fire Department. Let me tell you, when these guys put on a feed, they put on a feed. I'm sure any food would have tasted great after 110 miles, but this was spectacular. Big thanks out to those guys. Off to Georgetown Delaware tomorrow morning. 100 miles. Gonna be cold in the morning but should be dry. Lucky the rain missed us for the most part this morning. Really tired and a 630 start so off to bed. More tomorrow.
Eric
PS This has been a really emotional ride. From the 13 year old who joined us for an 18 mile stretch who's Father was killed in the line of duty to the people and public service officials standing on the side of the road cheering...A BIG THANKS TO YOU ALL!!!! Another shout out to our volunteer support. This ride would not be possible without you!
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