Monday, June 30, 2008

Tour Summary


I'd like to thank everyone involved with the tour;  Fern, Susan, Joan, Gail, Lois, Doug, Walter, Ken, Jeff, and Merle.  Your experience as tourists and now friends is much appreciated.  A special thanks goes to Fern for putting together such a wonderful tour and to Susan for being such a great SAG driver and guardian angel.

Here are the final statistics for the ride:

Total Distance: 646 miles
Saddle Time: 58 hours and 15 minutes
Moving Speed: 11.09 MPH average
Climbed: 28,559 feet
Max Speed: 44.25 MPH (yep, recumbents can be speedy downhill)
Calories: 50,137 (this allowed for much Marionberry pie)
Avg. Heart Rate: 121
Group Flat Tires:  4
Group Broken Spokes:  2
Memories Made:  Unbelievable

Until next time,

"Recumbent" Steve

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