Almost There

Today, we rode 87 hilly miles under cloudy skies with occasional light rain showers from Brattleboro, Vermont, across the Connecticut River into New Hampshire, and on to Burlington, Massachusetts.  It has been just over 3,394 miles in 47 days from the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles and we have one more day and 18 miles to get to the Atlantic Ocean at Revere Beach, Boston.  Lots of people have helped me get this far.  Family and friends have encouraged me.  CrossRoads staff have been top notch on training advice, route planning, SAG support, and occasional mechanical work.  My fellow riders have helped me stay on route, fixed many flats and one stuck chain, and been both fun and inspirational.  Lots of folks have pushed our fundraising total for Catholic Charities to just over $30,000.  One more effort could get us to $34,120 which would be $10 per mile.  Let's see how tomorrow goes.

Comments

[Jack Leonard]

Don, I have been tracking your trip, hoping to meet you when you arrive in Boston. Your daily epistles have been fascinating and I have struggled with envy! Looks like I will not be there at Revere Beach to greet you, however. Congratulations on a successful crossing as well as a significant contribution to Catholic Charities.
Jack