One Fantastic Ride!

Today's 77 mile route was one of the fastest I have ever ridden. We averaged just over 19 mph for the distance, arriving in Gaylord (gay'-lerd) just after the lunch hour. Our small group of 5 has somehow managed to attract a number of the faster riders out of the 350 and they have quickly joined our paceline. Among them is Eric, a 15-year-old from Norton Shores who could well become a future Lance Armstrong! Eric is 6'3", loves to ride faster than the rest of us and has the form and style of a long distance biker. He's pictured on the far right in the top picture. I had thought about introducing him to the idea of Bible Translation but I may wait awhile to see how the Lord leads. Eric is riding with his mother who is also a strong rider.
When we get into camp, the first thing we see are the hundreds of duffle bags and suitcases that the SAG (Support and Gear) has dropped off some hours earlier. When the bikers arrive in camp, they have to find their gear, pitch their tents, take showers and get settled for the evening. Fortunately for us, our RV pulls into the lot and we're all set up. It's been very handy, in that sense, to have the RV be our home away from home.
Tomorrow will be our last day as we bike up to the Bridge. I'm looking forward to the 100 mile ride. After showers tomorrow, we'll turn the RV around and head back to Holland. Thanks for staying in touch and for your prayers.