77.17 miles
6:14.27 hrs
21.4 mph Max
12.2 mph Avg
Niagara Falls baby! The ride into Niagara was beautiful. I met a guy on the road, Mike Bundy, who gave me $16 for my trip, it was my first sponsorship! Thanks Mike!
I stopped at a bunch of fruit stands along the road, talking to people and filling up on some great, cheap, fruit! Fruit has become a main source of nutrition for me as it has made itself very prevalent along my route. The problem is that you need to consume a lot to fill up, but it makes a great mid-ride snack.
When I got to the US side of Niagara, the town looked like it was going into the shitter! There were many signs up for "Opening Soon" and a lot of closed doors. I did not feel comfortable biking through the city and the road conditions were brutal. I am very surprised that I did not get a flat.
As I crossed the boarder into Canada things turned very upscale and beautiful. I took many pictures of the falls and the surrounding area. I don't know when I will get to post these... probably when I make it to Hudson, WI, come the second week of September. I ended up deciding to cash in my HHonors Rewards points for a free hotel room at the Double Tree on the strip. The reservation used all 30,000 points and I was a little upset about this but the room was amazing! Two queen beds.. a large shower... two cookies... a bunch of coffee and a great location with a view! I spent the night out on the town walking up and down the main streets people watching and exploring the splendor of Niagara Falls. Overall it was a very good day! I was so relieved to be out of NY State and in another country.
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