After crossing the Penobscot River by it the spectacular bridge, we started our final map.
After crossing onto Mount Desert Isand, we took Rte 3 along the northwestern coast and met with our police escort. But we had a wait as Murphy's law tried to defeat or frustrate us. Earlier, Dan Chapin wrapped his rear derailleur into his rear spokes and Jonny had 3 flats after crossing onto Mount Desert Island. But finally every one assembled and we rode the final 3 miles together into the center of town and to the port of Bar Harbor.
We finished the wheel dipping custom that we began 4159 miles earlier. The front wheel got dipped in the Atlantic. 
It was a great feeling to finsh. But the joy of finishing took time to sink in.
Distance: 91.37 miles
Climb: 5608 ft
Total time in the saddle: 6:44
Overall Distance: 4159 miles
Overall Climb: 131592 ft (24 miles)
3 comments:
way to go Paul. As the time has passed here recently, I have found myself saying, 'Man, Paul is still on the bike.'
I just wanted to drop a line and say way to go! I am sure your stories of this journey will out weigh any length of coffee we could share in the coming days.
I hope and pray that you have not only managed to finish the ride, but meet some of your other goals as well.
Stay in touch, and again, BRAVO!!
you're the man..
joshua c
Well done, Paul!
You did it!
Pauline
Hi Paul,
It's been a great "ride" following your trip. I would love to do a tour like this someday. Of course, that means I'd finally have to upgrade from my 1981 Miyata 310, the same one I used on the Memorial Day Weekend ride with CL and those handful of rides from LZ to Lake Geneva back in the '80s.
Glad your ride was a success. Take care.
Roy H.
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