Burlington to Revere Beach, MA

We made it!  This morning we rode the final 17 miles to the Atlantic Ocean in Revere Beach to complete our cross country bike trip.  At 7:00 AM morning, we assembled in groups of three and departed at three-minute intervals to a rendezvous point where CrossRoads assembled everyone and escorted them to the beach with vans leading and following the riders.  As we turned the final corner, friends and relatives hooted and hollered.

Wheels were ceremoniously dipped in the Atlantic Ocean, pictures were taken, and hugs were given all around.  At that point, the bikes were loaded up for the return trip to the hotel in Burlington and riders were driven back in various vehicles.

1:17; 17 miles; 519' climb; 742 Calories.

Los Angeles to Boston, 3,400 miles.

 My bicyle.

 The group of nine who completed the entire trip from LA to Boston.  Back row (L-R) Mike R, Tony, Dan, me, Howard, Chris.  Front row (L-R) Harry, Mike S, and Willie.

 What a motley looking crew.  Mike S, Mike R, Dan, Tom, Willie, Howard, Jack, Harry, Tony, Champ, Bob, Chris, Barry, Beth, and Howard.

 Final pep talk from our supreme leader, Tracy

 Riding to the beach together.

 Wheel dip in the ocean.  Me, Mike S, Tony, Willie, Harry, Howard, Chris, and Dan.  (note:  my bicycle is not in the picture)

 The final group:  from the front, L/R:  Mike R, Chris, Howard, Tony with Harry in front, Beth, Willie, Mike S, Dan, Jack, Barry, Peter, me, Tom R, Champ, and Tom.

 The group of nine with Tracy:  front (L/R): Mike R, Chris, Tracy, Howard, Tony (Harry in front), back row:  Willie, Mike S, Dan, and me.