Today was a day of great expectations and little delivery. The wind was in my face, it was blisteringly hot and there was just fun stops along the way. I got going at a reasonable hour but just never had any speed behind my pedals. For some or another big miles weren't happening. I might have to reconsider my mileage plan because getting to a hundred miles is so dependent on an early start and not stopping for much. Yesterday I stopped for coffee, shade, lunch, sunscreen and a ferry. Gotta enjoy it so I'm not going to be married to the long miles anymore, 80 miles is more likely the pace going forward.
I passed through Carolina Beach and it is a town of champions if I've ever seen one. Glory runs through the veins of its citizens and they aren't humble about it. When you walk into their town you know that you are amidst greatness.... Well, as great as the 2009 Schweppes great seafood chowder champion can be.
Also saw an alligator today, he lives in a golf course. Retired alligator.
I did cross into south Carolina today also which is very exciting. That makes two states that I've passed through now, I'm making progress even if it isn't as fast as I'd like. Hopefully this is the barbeque state because I was surprised by how much seafood there is in north Carolina.
BBQ: Southport smokehouse in Southport North Carolina.
Just ordered a brisket on a bun because I wasn't too hungry but boy did it deliver. Maybe the most tender brisket I have ever had. I drenched it with their secret "tangy" barbeque sauce and I was dreaming. Smokey, moist, full of flavor, delicious. Very pleased.
Trip stats
Hours riding: 5:41.59
Day miles: 75.48
Total miles: 767.99
Average speed: 13.1 mph
Max speed: 27.1 mph
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