Day 48: Assessing the Impact of Four Hurricanes

October 29, 2004 ~ Melbourne to Ft. Pierce ~ 53 miles

Today our fearless cyclists continued putting their mettle to the pedal, if you will, heading south through the Sunshine State. The route was mostly on 'sidepath'--a paved pathway for walkers and cyclists running alongside the road. As the cyclists head further into the area of Florida hit hard by the recent hurricane season, accommodations have been increasingly difficult to come by. Last night the team stayed in a Marriott; tonight they're swinging to the other extreme and staying on the floor of a Boys and Girls Club in Ft. Pierce. But don't worry too much, they'll have their sleeping bags. And besides, after 2,500 miles of cycling, these guys aren't having any problems getting to sleep, no matter where they land for the night.

Tomorrow: Ft. Pierce to West Palm Beach