Rev's daily travel log - November 1st, Day 5 - East Coast Swing - 378 Miles
6,603 Total Miles
Colonel Tom,
An initial reading of the odometer was incorrect by 100 miles.
Checking it once again I noted that the distance on this last day was
378 miles and the full trip from coast to coast and home again was
6603 miles. Having ridden the total of 17 days this means that I
averaged about 388 miles per day. Yes, I enjoyed the experience even
though at times I questioned my sanity. But it was an honor to make
the journey in memory of a man who endured so many physical and
emotional challenges and yet always kept the faith with a big smile
and concern for others. I had the sense that Bob Gochoel was riding
along with me--watching my speed.
Left the Best western at Elkins at about 7:30. The sun was just
appearing on the horizon and it was a bit nippy. Things warmed up and
except for a light shower while riding through Charlotte the weather
was fine. The choice of these last four days turned out to be great
weather-wise and except for short periods of congestion the traffic
seemed moderate to light. The trucks and I played leap- frog in the
mountains. The Harley held steady on cruise control but the trucks
and I would pass each other depending on uphill or downhill cruising.
Wonder if they talked about me.
Many thanks for all of your prayers, well wishes, and support. By way
of a strange ending is the fact that Steve Bilikam and Harry Schwind
were at the house to greet me. So that I would not forget I quickly
gave Harry the tracker and Tom Rice then called thinking that I was in
Westerville. HARRY, TURN IT OFF. I AM THROUGH BEING TRACKED--AT
LEAST UNTIL I MIGHT MAKE ANOTHER TRI. THIS ONE IS OVER. CLOSE THE
BOOK. Rev