The Big Apple on the Horizon!

The last few days on the tour have been, quite honestly, some of the most difficult on the entire tour. When we crossed the Cascade Mountains and the Rockies out West, we had (1) cool temperatures, and (2) low humidities. The combinations of the three H's for the last few days has been downright oppressive: Heat, Humidity, and Hills. There have been so many climbs in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania. Going up steep grades when the temperatures have been in the low 90's with humidity to match is not fun! Now, going back down the other side has been fun, at times. I am one of the slower people on the downhills, but even I have gotten up to speeds in the 42-43 mph range! This morning, Karl and I actually CAUGHT UP to a couple of trucks on the way down and had to brake! We are all being a bit more careful, too, after the crash a few days ago. Our team mate is going to be fine...no broken bones, but she has not been riding for the last couple of days. Another team mate nearly had heat stroke yesterday, but she is very determined and has not missed a beat. We crossed into New Jersey today and we are staying at a really old church in Morristown. Tomorrow is the day we have been looking forward to for seven weeks...the ride into New York City! We are all a bit physically drained, but I believe the adrenaline alone will get us there. Also, we hope that the temperature and humidity will be down a little bit by tomorrow morning. For those who have been following and praying, we thank you. Don't stop yet..those New York drivers can be crazy and aggressive. God's blessings to you.