Day 53: Finish in New Smyrna Beach


Thanks to everyone for the great arrival celebration...  way over the top surprise, could not have been any better.  Just a few quick photos to show the finish of our ride from San Diego to New Smyrna Beach FL.

We are both happy to be done!!!

My friends set up a finish line for me.  Felt great to arrive to such a warm welcome. 

The winner of The Tour de France gets a colored jersey
and a bear.   We found the bear during ride.  I declared Sandy the
WINNER

My Mom (Pat) and Dad (Bruce)

My son Bradley road the final leg with me.  
What a joy to have him come along.

Bradley and I ready to ride

My brother Tim
Austin in the background 


During the final ride, We passed a place that sold these unusual things 


One final morning for the cardboard number.  There will not be a 54.


Cupcake cake at party

Buddy Bob popping the bubbly

Day after...
Haircut and a shave
He cleans up ok







Comments

  1. Brittany KolackiApril 12, 2021 at 5:45 AM

    Welcome home from your incredible journey! -Brittany

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  2. UnknownApril 12, 2021 at 5:54 AM

    Love you! We did it!...

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  3. FishwifeApril 12, 2021 at 5:58 AM

    No day 54?? What am I going to read with my morning coffee from now on?

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  4. DaveNCathiApril 12, 2021 at 9:01 PM

    Congratulations on a fantastic accomplishment! Glad you are both home safe and sound.

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