Day 31: Midway to Lake City, FL

Distance: 114 mi (183 km)
Cumulative Distance: 2,783 mi (4,480 m)
Average Speed: 16.8 mph (27.0 kph)
Climb: 4,898 ft (1,493 m)
Cumulative Climb: 135,366 ft (41,260 m)
Flats: 1
Cumulative Flats: 17

Last evening we decided to cut another day out of our ride by taking the most direct route to St. Augustine and by lengthening our last two rides. We did this because we are anxious to get home and because there are storms forecast for Sunday. The most direct route caused us to go straight through Tallahassee on a six lane road with no shoulders during the morning rush hour. Not the safest alternative. It did allow us to get a picture of the Florida Capitol Building.

While it was a long 115 mile day, the roads where good and the hills modest once we left Tallahassee. The winds were mild, but still in our face. It is amazing that we have not had a tail wind on this trip. On the other hand, we have had no significant rain, so from a weather perspective we have been very fortunate.

We received positive comments about our photo an old Southern mansion yesterday, so today we are including a photo of a newer Southern mansion. The Panhandle area is fertile and has a nice Southern charm as you ride through.

Dave once again found us a wonderful lunch spot, where we once again enjoyed a very comfortable picnic.