First day of riding has finally arrived! The day began with a ceremonial "wheel dip" in the Atlantic Ocean which was actually a small boat dock at an inlet near to the university, but salty Atlantic water nonetheless. Big news as even NBC news showed up to video the ceremony so keep your eyes and ears peeled. We then paraded off through downtown providence using a rough estimation of directions to the open road. We finally made our way to US-14 where we spent the majority of our 37 mile treck getting to Plainfield, CT. The town is small and quaint but we had an amazing showing from the church we are staying at show up to a delicious cookout. Prior to the cookout we taught a bicycle safety class to some pip-sqeaks from the church, followed by an amazing field day of running amuck in the church yard. Overall an awsome first day and feeling great with minimal soreness. Day two here we come!
At the Wheel Dipping. Woohoo Atlantic!
Excited cyclists milling around w/ past riders and family.
Shane crossing an awesome causeway halfway through our ride.
We strongly considered picking up a team mascot.
Peace out Rhode Island.
Hellooooooo Connecticut!
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