Journal

So this may or may not be the hardest day of the entire trip. Not only are there some decent hills just outside Bangor, but I'm planning to hit a 1500-foot peak (Cadillac Mountain) in Bar Harbor to finish off the day. It's a long, steep climb, but I'm hoping the view will be worth it. If I'm not feeling it by the time I get onto the island, I can simply cut over to the east, cutting the day's riding to about 70 miles and 4000 feet of climbing at most. But here's hoping I've got enough in me to make that climb...

For those interested in seeing me in anguish, I'm planning to record myself as I'm making that climb, so stay tuned for that...

I've heard great things about Bar Harbor. Not yet sure where I'll go for food or anything. Pat's Pizza? Shaved Ice? Mount Desert Island Ice Cream? We'll see.