Day 7
Start: Pawleys Island, SC
End: Shallotte, NC
Daily Distance: 67.20 miles
Cumulative Distance: 497.28 miles
Average Speed: 12.5 MPH
Daily Riding Time: 5 Hours 22 Minutes
Net Elevation Change: -3 Feet (341 up and 344 down)
Cumulative Elevation Change: -53 feet
Cumulative Flats: 2
Leaving Pawleys Island this morning was a cool early morning departure. I had the privilege of getting to ride along the South Carolina coastline and see several beaches. Garden City Beach, Seaside Beach, Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Cherry Grove Beach.
Scenery and pictures like this never get old.
Flat tire today. I found this nice picnic table and used it as a staging area. It made the tire change go smoothly.
When I made it to North Carolina, I was a little bummed that this was the only sign welcoming me to the state.
Then right after I put the phone camera away and got started riding again, the official welcome sign was not far away.
After I got to North Carolina, I was carefully watching dark clouds moving in. I wanted to get to my stop before it rained. I was about 5 miles from my stopping point and I felt a few little rain drops. Then the sky opened up. I found a business on the side of the road and took cover under an awning. It rained heavy for about 20 minutes.
I had to get back on the road. I was dreading it because the road was full of water and vehicles spraying it all over the place...including on me. Yuck!
About a mile from my destination, the roads were dry. The rain only fell to the south. I am just thankful I had the shelter because if not, I would have been soaked from head to toe.
Tomorrow I ride to Wilmington, NC. Short ride day.
God bless you with the wind behind your back, wide and safe roads and may He cover you with a hedge of protection. Make sure you stay hydrated. YBiC, Randy
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