Day 39. Savannah, GA to Georgia/Florida Line

Fantastic ride today from Savannah, Georgia to the Georgia/Florida border - and my longest ride to date - 121 miles. I've finally made it from Maine to the Florida line - a total of 1,780 miles! The entire route today was bicycle friendly, which was quite a treat and a big contrast from many (way too many!) of my earlier rides. Portions of the route even had a designated bike lane, clearly marked by a cyclist wearing a flying saucer on his head. I rode by America's smallest chapel (for ye of little faith). And, of course, there was the usual collection of random road signs, presented herewith for your enjoyment as has become the custom on this blog. Tomorrow (Friday) is a rest day, followed by the final ride of the trip - a short (approximately 50 miles) ride from the Georgia/Florida line to Jacksonville, Florida where this grand adventure will conclude on Saturday, September 4, 2010.

Day 38. Beaufort, SC to Savannah, Georgia

Crossed into Georgia today with a short highway ride from Beaufort, SC to the charming, beautiful, and historic City of Savannah, Georgia (40 miles). After being interviewed by a local reporter (for a tv spot that will hopefully run in New Orleans) we enjoyed a relaxing dinner along the river front. Weather is great. A very nice day.

Day 37. Charleston, SC to Beaufort, SC

Neat ride today over the extremely cool Ravenel Bridge from Charleston, SC to Beaufort, SC (78 miles). My total mileage to date is 1,619 and I am on track to finish up the final approximately 200 miles and arrive in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, September 4, 2010.

Day 36. Pawley's Island, SC to Charleston, SC

Fantastic ride today from Pawley's Island, SC to Charleston, SC (66 miles) with my good friends Dr. Ken Porter-Shirley and Dr. John Templeton, followed by a low-country seafood dinner on the marsh with our families. Great way to spend the day. Also got some press, thanks to my awesome and beautiful PR agent Heather Templeton-you rock!

Check out the article:
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/aug/30/bicyclist-2100-mile-fund-raising-journey-passing-t/

Day 35. Rest Day

Spent the day relaxing with our good friends Heather and Dr. John Templeton (Bower's pediatrician) who recently moved to Pawley's Island. Good friends, good times!

Day 34. North Myrtle Beach to Pawley's Island

Rode into the heart of the low country today from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Pawley's Island, SC (50 miles). Beaches, sea grass, and live oaks dripping with moss - such a beautiful and amazing area of the country. Plus I saw a lot of huge wildlife along the way!