11 May 2007: Vacation!
Mackinac Island, then St. Ignace to Newberry: 12.2 island mi, 63.4 ride; 60s, cool breeze
Finally, a day with NO time constraints. To treat myself, I ferried across to Mackinac Island. Talk about delightful - a throwback resort with no cars or trucks allowed (only firetrucks, ambulances, or other emergency vehicles). People get around by walking, biking, or horse and buggy. The summer cottages and hotels are impressive, and much of the isle is a state park. On the north shore, you can just sit and watch the waves roll in.
With no time pressures - and facing intermittent head winds for over forty miles - I meandered on the ride to Newberry, averaging only 13.3 mph. For the first time, I saw other bike tourists - a group of five heading back to Charlevoix. By the time I finished for the day, I stopped at the first hotel since they had a hot tub.
Finally, a day with NO time constraints. To treat myself, I ferried across to Mackinac Island. Talk about delightful - a throwback resort with no cars or trucks allowed (only firetrucks, ambulances, or other emergency vehicles). People get around by walking, biking, or horse and buggy. The summer cottages and hotels are impressive, and much of the isle is a state park. On the north shore, you can just sit and watch the waves roll in.
With no time pressures - and facing intermittent head winds for over forty miles - I meandered on the ride to Newberry, averaging only 13.3 mph. For the first time, I saw other bike tourists - a group of five heading back to Charlevoix. By the time I finished for the day, I stopped at the first hotel since they had a hot tub.
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