Bike Across the US-Day 0

Being an Innkeeper is a busy and consuming life, with seldom a chance to leave the Inn. This is particularly true owning the Swift House Inn here in Middlebury VT. But I have a great partner and wife who is supportive of my second biking adventure, a solo bike ride across the country from Jacksonville FL to San Diego. Just so happens that our son who will soon return from the Mid East lives in San Diego. I always have said that the hardest part of a trip or adventure is getting started. Sometimes that is due to all the logistics and sometimes due to just the follow through to do it. Well today is the start of my trip, Day 0. I have flown to Jacksonville with my bike and gear spent several hours getting all put together and will start the ride tomorrow early morning. The first day of the ride is always a challenge, the start. I plan to camp and stay in accommodations. I particularly will be looking for Bed and Breakfasts and Inns. I serve on the board of the Professional Association of Innkeepers (PAII) and am supportive of the new ad campaign called a "Better Way to Stay". The campaign designed to educate travelers on staying at B&Bs and Inns. So I will stop at many B&Bs along the 2800 route and help inform Innkeepers about PAII and the Better Way to Stay (BWTS).
I will start my ride here at the airport and after 80 miles join the Adventure Cycling Southern Tier Route to San Diego. So it's up early and enjoy the 80 degree day tomorrow. Big change from the minus 5 yesterday in Vermont!