We rolled up Route 5 and crossed the Connecticut River, pictured here.
This river forms the boundary between New Hampshire and Vermont. Once onto the New Hampshire side, we headed north to catch an east-west path that would take us to Lincoln. We encountered two large climbs today. One hill was roughly 1,900 feet above sea level, and the Kancamagus Pass has 2,855 feet of elevation. The first climb, just west of Lincoln, produced a wonderful downhill with a fairly high grade.
Pictured is Debbie beginning her descent. We ate lunch in Lincoln and obtained plenty of cold fluids for the Kancamagus, which was a long and windy climb with a modest descent grade of 7% on the other side. 
This descent was long and allowed for much coasting.Packing two long climbs in one day along with 77 miles in unusually hot temperatures was satisfying. We feel like we’ve made good gains since our starting days in Oregon a couple of months ago. And the scenery today was again exquisite.
Tomorrow, we are on schedule to finish the bike adventure. We plan to go to the residence of Tim’s former boss in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, which is right on the Atlantic Ocean. Dick has been a mentor for Tim over the years, so it will be a meaningful spot to end the bike trip. Tim’s college roommate will join us there and then plans to transport us back to Marlborough. What a blessing.
Heading into the last day of the bike adventure, we are feeling a bit sad to see it go. We have had a great time and great experiences, and are grateful for the support and prayers of many.
wow, September 1st, you'll be finished. Can you believe it? I can't. I'm going to miss this splendid blog and your colorful writing. I hope the last day goes just PERFECT!
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ReplyDeleteEarly congratulations on finishing this marvelous exercise of endurance! I hope you will continue to blog for a bit after you're home, just to let us all know how you're coming down from the pinnacle of accomplishment. Thank you for sharing with us all along the way.
Hey Tim and Deb, Talk about some fine weather to end this odyssey of yours. As has been many times previously, WHAT AN ADVENTURE!! Going to tip the old toes and wheels in the Atlantic at Roderick's casa? Fine choice, tell him I said Hello. Am so appreciative for the invite to follow you folks along on this journey and have enjoyed it immensely, old friend. All the best, Jim
ReplyDeletewe are with Aunt Melinda and think you should blog alittle longer. You will have to ween us off as it has become my morning ritual with Mike and a latte!! oxoxo Ayme
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! You are indeed awesome and we are so proud of your accomplishment as I know you are too. We all would love more blogging so we can know how your life is in Marlboro. Will there be a book about this adventure??? Talk to you soon. Much love, Mom in Naples
ReplyDeleteOregon to Maine! You are impressive. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Maybe you could share with us how you feel about this now and in a few months??
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