M2C Day 6

 Cycle North Carolina(CNC)

Mountains to Coast(M2C)

Day 6: Tarboro to Kinston. 61.67 miles. 853’

Last night was warm, muggy and calm. Sleeping came late and fitful and steamy. The good news was there was little dew as the temp never dropped to the dew point. Science is real. 

Yesterday the town of Tarboro rolled out the welcome mat. But not to be undone, the towns of Fountain and Farmville would not be outdone. As the peloton passed schools, the streets were lined with students cheering us on. Town folk clapped and yelled support. Pretty awesome. 

I also enjoy seeing the country and what is grown or raised. So far we have seen tobacco, cotton, corn, soybeans, and sweet potatoes. Today I watched a farmer harvesting peanuts. I guess I could have been an agronomist. Then we stopped at a Jersey dairy for a break. I had some chocolate milk. Ice cream would be too much in the heat, humidity and remaking miles. 

Today’s course was pretty flat. A nice reprieve for sore legs. As we entered Kinston the route weaved through some nice neighborhoods. I was thinking Mark Bertram would love this ride. 

We arrived in Kinston around 1:30. Rhonda is not feeling well. Hopefully just a cold. Y’all can pray she heals up before morning. She may take the shuttle to our final camp. 

We set up camp close to all the excitement: charging stations, luggage drop off, music stage and most importantly, the Fat Tire happy hour table. We are also front and center to the live music. The local blue grass is phenomenal. The rock and roll cover bands, not so much. Rhonda must not be feeling good at all as she is sleeping right through the noise. 

We had some good local BBQ sliders as we got into camp. A good supplement to the meal plan, which is scheduled for some more bbq and something called sweet tea. 

I’m praying Rhonda can join me for the last leg tomorrow. I’m feeling ok now, and hope I avoid the crud. 

Check in tomorrow.