Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Savannah, GA, to Brunswick, GA

"Areas of fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent."

It rained just before dawn, so the streets of Savannah were wet when we left the hotel. We only experienced a few sprinkles on our way to Brunswick under cloudy skies - not enough to count as rain. It was warm and humid.

Highlights of the day were fog in the morning, waiting for a train, and lunch at a Piggly Wiggly (ugh!) with vultures picking over the trash. Are we having fun? You betcha.

Tip: When riding in the rain, your cycling shoes will get wet, very wet; to dry them, stuff them with crumpled up newspapers, let sit for a hour and repeat a couple of times. The newsprint will soak up and remove most of the moisture so your shoes will be reasonably dry for the next day.

Tip: When riding in the rain, use a shower cap over your helmet to keep the rain off the top of your head.

When Al told the waitress at dinner we were riding bicycles from Maine to Florida, she said, "You must really like each other!" I hadn't thought of the ride in those terms. She's right.

Brunswick, GA (1738)
Population 16,326 (city), 103,841 (metro); elevation10'
The city lays claim to Brunswick stew, a tomato-based stew containing various types of lima beans, corn, okra, and other vegetables, and one or more types of meat. Most recipes claiming authenticity call for squirrel or rabbbit meat, but chicken, pork, and beef are also common ingredients.

83.3 miles; 4:39 hours; 647' climb; 4,574 Calories

1 comment:

  1. Team Bitey Girl and the Mutts prefers their Brunswick stew made the authentic way, with squirrel. A glance at some of the spectators milling around the starting line today makes us think that we may be able to make some stew, soon.

    We are also pleased to report that, following testimony from Hincapie, Voigt, and other riders known for their "clean" history, the Fourth Rider has been allowed to rejoin the race. Today, we ride in unity avant le peloton!

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