September has come to a close for my cycling, but I’d like to state how grateful I am to you for your contributions, and to September on Hilton Head for providing a sunny, adventurous and flat-free month. To all the kids fighting cancer, know that you’re on our minds and to my fellow cyclists, ride on!!
Fueled by Frosted Mini Wheats, I set off cycling down Beach City Road, veering right on Dillon to Union Cemetery and 278. I encountered many walkers, joggers, cyclists and eBikers today, we must have all felt it was a great day to be out. I proudly wore the GCC jersey, and its splashy colors kept me noticed.
On a quiet Sunday morning ride, we encountered nothing too unusual. There was a spirited Little League ballgame and much fresh new sand at Fish Haul Beach, but no alligators, turtles, herons or horses today. I hit my 200 mile goal for September and plan to add a few bonus rides, hoping that helps produce a few more donations. Thanks for all the encouragement and for your generosity this month!
Another beautiful morning cycling to Squire Pope and over to Dillon Road. Returning down Dillon, a truck approached from behind with a German Shepard sticking its head out of the window. Two explosive barks scared the hell out of me, but the bike stayed on course.
The Cat Sanctuary is a curious stop on the ride to Mitchelville Park. The description says the sanctuary was purchased in 2011 by Claudia Kennedy, and is a 1.2-acre space surrounded by a high wooden fence and remains largely undeveloped. Volunteers stop by to attend to the cats daily and while the cats respond positively to their feeding, they remain indifferent to passing cyclists.
