Yesterday and today our goal was to get to San Diego with bods and bikes in tact. Done and Done. ✅ ✅
Two on-time and comfortable flights on Southwest brought us to San Diego and we were even greeted by a rainbow.
As luck would have it, we scored one of Uber’s top 10 drivers in the nation. #NotEvenJoking
We met our first friend of the trip not on bikes but in an Uber. Since Porfirio has picked up well over 23,000 fares I considered asking him for his business card in case we need a lift up and over the Tecate Divide in a couple days. Instead he asked for our blog address card which we happily gave him.
Bikes came through travel without a hitch and in no time Tom had them reassembled and lubed up. We put bike bags on and decided we deserved a burrito for all of our efforts.
After Mass on Wednesday morning which happens to be Tom’s birthday 🥳 we took a stroll through Historic Old Town which took up most the morning until we did a little shake out bike ride to the start line where we will begin tomorrow at the Pacific Ocean, dip our rear tires in the water and then begin riding east.
There’s a bit of planning, a little luck and a lot of working together to get to the start of a 3,400 mile bike ride. And even more to reach the end. We’re ready to launch!
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
You’ve only got one life to live as ol Lou and I’ve sung over the years‼️😂
So , ride on Duo🍀😎
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Looking forward to hearing that tune eagain! You sing it so well. 🎤🍀😉
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A good start means a good adventure! May your Guardian Angels keep up with you.
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Tish!!! So great to hear from you. I’ve no doubt our Guardian Angels can keep up, especially today since we have a big, big climb but we will for sure be counting on help from Sts. Michael and Raphael. Thanks for checking in with us and let our faith friends at CtK know we are thinking about them.😘
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So glad you’re doing this so the rest of us don’t have to 😏. Godspeed grasshoppers- look forward to following the adventure! 🙏👍🙏👍✔️
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Awww thanks so much Bob! It’s 4am here and I’m wide awake. Doesn’t get light out for at least a couple hours. Guess I’ll give the Wordle and Quourdle a whirl. 😉 Thanks much for the follow. It’s good to know friends are here with us. Make it a great day! 😊
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God speed for safe amazing adventures. I’ll be reading along every mile. Blessings
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Thanks for the follow Garry!!
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Be safe friends and enjoy the adventure! Praying for a smooth ride and blessings along the way!
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Thanks much Cindy! Waiting for sunrise to start riding! 🌅
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Once again, I’ll be living vicariously through your adventure blog. May the Lord grant you safety and peace along your journey! I’m sure you’ll have some amazing experiences, both delights and challenges.
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Thank you so much for the follow. Glad you’re with us. 🥰 We are also hoping for peace and safety and as a fellow cyclist, you know a wee tail wind now and then would be nice. 😉
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At this early hour I do not know how this email found my inbox but I am glad it did. I love to bike tour and you are beginning juts a few blocks from my house. If you need any tips or tricks in San Diego let me know. Have a great tour. I know you will. No better way to travel. I’m currently planning a Great Lakes tour for this spring. Keep those wheels a turnin”
Luke
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Lol I have no idea how you received it either because I can’t subscribe people but I’m happy you received it too. We are rolling out today but have really liked our stay in Old Town. The vegetation is 💯 along with the nice peeps. Would love to follow your GL tour if you post and we are in Indy if you make a stop. Make it a great day, Luke! ☀️
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Lifting you both in prayer for safe travel. We will be following along! Looking forward to reading about your adventure!
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Thank you for following along and especially for the prayers for safety. As a fellow bike traveller you know what a joy it is to be out on bikes! Hoping to scout out some destinations for you and Dave. 🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♀️👀
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We’re planning to do the Heritage Trail in Florida–Key Largo to Key West– over spring break!
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What?! That’s amazing! I wonder if our bike paths will cross.
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Lovee the photos, rainbow, Uber driver story and putting your rear tires in the ocean – how clever! God go with you, and I look forward to hearing more!
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Thanks so much for the follow Victoria! 😘😘
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Can’t wait to follow along!!
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