Wednesday, June 15th .... Today was the last ride before our day of rest.  Everyone, including me is tired and sore!  This effects of the constant riding accumulates and it is harder and harder to get going in the mornings.  This reminds me of Basic training when I went into the Air Force.  The constant repetition.  A lot like the "Ground Hogs Day movie.  The only difference is that in Basic training you had a Drill Instructor that was on your case and drove you on mercilessly.  Here you have to provide your own motivation and drive yourself.  I am amazed how much you can push yourself.  

We rode from Niles, OH to Erie, PA.  We are staying at a Courtyard by Marriot right on Lake Erie.  Great view and some say a lot of things to do.  I am not sure I want to do anything but rest!  We are down to 8 more riding days and the tour will be over.  Seems like it just started.

I am meeting one of my Jacksonville riding friends, Stan Sanford here tomorrow.  He is originally from this area and timed his trip back home to coincide with my rest day.  He is going to show me around and show me where he started in the bike business.