Shallotte, NC to Carolina Beach, NC - 38 Miles

Cool start but warmed up. I finally got to wear my long sleeve cycling jersey - I thought the ferry ride at mile 30 would be chilly and it was.

Today's route was pretty flat but managed max speed of 20.6 (tailwind) and averaged 13.1, 37.6 total miles and 2 hours 50 minutes riding time. It was another nice day to just cruise along.

Getting ready to start the day 

First stop

Waiting for the ferry at mile 30  - the first ferry needed maintenance so we had to wait an extra  45 minutes  for the next ferry.  Time to eat my sandwich.

Finally on the ferry

After the ferry, we had 8 miles to our hotel.  Then we walked over to the beach and walked on the board walk 

Donna, Mary and Lorna 

We stopped at Britts Donut Shop - highly recommended by passengers on the ferry

Then it was time for refreshments - Suzanne, Donna, me, Lorna

A few photos from earlier this week -

Riding in the rain - me, Valerie and Fran out in front

Group photo along the route

Back to today's ride and eats

Dinner

Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, snap peas and carrots, salad and cheese cake for dessert

Cheese cake - none for me

Tomorrow - 54 miles and some big long bridge to go over!