Hampshirechusetts
35 miles to go. One more day to ride into Waltham and deliver $21,500 to the Accelerated Cure Project. Eric, Randy, and I are chomping at the bit to roll into Boston and we're planning on having a good time during our last night of MS Pedal to the Metal.
Today took us through New Hampshire and dropped us into central Massachusetts. While the ride was only 57.5 miles, we underestimated the mountain terrain of New Hampshire and the first 30 miles were pretty tough. Mostly due to the past two really long days of riding and crossing the Green Mountains yesterday, we struggled a bit getting through the morning. The countryside stayed beautiful and we got rained on a little. We passed through Keene, NH which is where Jumanji was filmed and takes place.
Entering Massachusetts, we began to descend from the mountains for a few miles. Massachusetts is our last state and it was a nice boost of energy knowing that we were so close to being done. North central Massachusetts is a very nice area with lots of thick forests and small, old towns. Many of them were founded in the 1700s. I don't think anything in Chicago is that old. Our only complaint about Massachusetts so far is that the roads are in abysmal shape. Maybe they need to raise taxes or maybe the Big Dig took all the road construction money, but they were pretty rough. If the roads we're like this in Paul Revere's day, we'd still belong to England.
Our stay tonight is in Leominster, MA. It is the home of Johnny Appleseed for those keeping score at home. One more day of riding tomorrow and we'll finish our long ride. I won't try to wax emotional now (I'll save that for Boston), but I can't imagine how we're going to feel when we cruise into Waltham tomorrow. It's going to be awesome.
Can't wait to see you tomorrow! We're so proud of you.
Kisses,
MKS & KEK
Posted by: Margie & Kelly Beth | July 02, 2006 at 07:30 PM
We want Lauren before and after weight and photos on the site. Lauren is so buff now he looks like Eric...and Eric is so buff now he looks like Lou Ferrigno.
Congratulations guys!!! See you in Chicago!!
Posted by: The Duffy's | July 02, 2006 at 10:47 PM
the party is waiting for you!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Accelerated Cure Project | July 03, 2006 at 09:10 AM
By this time PDT, you're well on your way to Waltham. What a physical, emtional, and spiritual accomplishment for you all.
I love you and couldn't be more proud!
XXXOOO
Posted by: Mom | July 03, 2006 at 09:36 AM