Monday, August 7, 2017
Start: Manchester, New Hampshire
End: Rye, New Hampshire
Mileage today/cumulative: 65 / 3,654
Elevation Ascended: 2,923′
Weather: Sunny, 57° at start; sunny, 75º at finish
3D Relive Video (approx. 1 minute)
This was not just another day at the beach. After 50 days and pedaling every single one of the 3,642 miles since leaving the Pacific Ocean, we finally dipped our wheels in the Atlantic. It must have been an odd sight to all of the New Hampshire beach goers to see 40+ cyclists arrive with a police escort, kick off their shoes, and run into the surf hoisting bicycles. And because that wasn’t enough, Team Pea also did a short 12 mile bonus ride into Maine, bringing our total miles to 3,654 in eleven states.
Photos from the day tell the story and I’ll write a wrap-up post in a few days, but in the meantime:
We rode under spacious skies
We rode through amber waves of grain
We rode over purple mountain majesties
We rode across the fruited plain
And we rode from sea to shining sea.
America really is beautiful.
I am so proud of you. Thanks for taking me for the ride with you.
I’m at a loss of words. So happy and proud of you both!!
YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s amazing. You guys endured a lot to make it from coast and coast. Wow, such an experience of a lifetime that you did together. Thanks for sharing!
You two are amazing. What an accomplishment. What ya gonna do next? Congrats
Way to go Bev & Greg! What a thrill it must have been to run into the ocean with your bikes. So glad you had a wonderful adventure and made it through safely.
Totally awesome – that’s what you are! Safe travels back to Tennessee. Can’t wait to see you Bev. Greg, I’ll be going through withdrawals every morning as your blog has been the highlight of my morning ritual!
Congratulations, you two! That’s quite an accomplishment! It’s been fun traveling alongside you at my computer. Thanks for the great writing and pix. Can’t wait for your next adventure!
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! It was such a treat reading about your day by day adventures biking across America! You Did It! Can’t wait to read your follow up post! HUGS!
Drinks on me when I come out in Sept !! I am SSSSOOOO proud of you guys!! I mean, dont get me wrong, I still think you guys are wackadooles but dang ! ! AMAZ-BALLS !!!!! Enjoy your snuggley bed and shower and fruit/vegs and a nice long massage when you get home !! love you guys and I cant be happier you made it safely across the country !! Now I have to go pluck some grey hairs you gave me LOL!!
Congratulations!! What an awesome story to share!! I am so glad I was on your list!!
So proud to know you two peas! You’re awesome!
Congratulations! I never had a doubt. That’s a major bucket list achievement.
Hey Bev and Greg,
Congrats on completing your amazing journey across America! I will sincerely miss your daily posts. I can’t wait to hear what your next adventure will be. If you ever want to relax on the coast at Bodega Bay, you have an open invitation.
Best,
Lisa Fiano