77miles with 4,932' of climbing
Today, we had fewer feet of climbing and 2 less miles than yesterday. So why did it feel so challenging?! It was one of those rides where there was one roller after another. By the time we reached mile 60, my legs were shot. Perhaps I hadn't eaten enough or that I was just tired from yesterday, but the last 20 miles seemed like 40. To say that "New Hampshire ain't flat" is an understatement!
We entered the state of New Hampshire at the one mile mark. It was a feeling of relief knowing that this is the final state of our journey. 
Yuval, Gary, Gail, and I rode together and were once again blessed by great temperatures and favorable winds. We traveled through charming New England towns like Keene. Here is a photo of the center of town....
The focus of today was tonight's banquet in which we all made speeches. The evening was filled with lots of laughter but also many tears. We have bonded as a group and many lifelong friendships have been formed. Tomorrow's dipping of our front tire in the Atlantic Ocean will be bittersweet. While we are happy to return to our prior lives, we are reluctant to say good-bye to the amazing people who have been on this journey with us.
Gail and I have felt so supported by friends and family back home. In case you are unaware, we have been supporting a charity that provides mentoring and support to the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington. Thus far, we have raised close to $50,000. If you have already made a donation, we appreciate it. If you are interested in supporting this worthwhile charity, please visit this website:
http://www.bikeformikeskids.com/
Thanks! Ann
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