Moncks Corner to Sullivans Island Last Leg

Saturday morning and the last leg of Creep.  It has been an amazing journey and have met so many interesting people.  God has been and always is awesome.  So many times over the course of this journey He has let me know who's in charge.  My wife met me in Moncks Corner so I did not have to pull my trailer the last leg.  The map had me for 49 miles flat (?) with no trailer this was going to be an easy one.  Forgot one small detail.  HOT again and the traffic once into Charleston area let's just say my nerves were a little frayed especially on 17 with road construction.  Again very little civilisation on the way since I went the back way.  Again great roads but Cordesville and Huger are not that large.  Coming into Mt Pleasant before the connector was fun (NOT)  Hwy 17 the only way to reach the connector and it was awful.  Road construction to boot.  The ride over the waterway to Isle of Palms was awesome.  As I topped the bridge, the sight of the ocean as well as the American Flag blowing straight out on the top of the bridge brought tears to my eyes.  I wish I could have gotten a pic but stopping on top would have been pushing my luck.  As I arrived on Sullivan's Island it was going back in time.  See Pic  Please be in prayer for Tim Etters (to my left) in the pic as he has been called to the mission field and is heading to Peru full time.  He is going deep into Peru.  Please be in prayer for he and his family as he undertakes this wonderful calling.  Blessings Tim. Upon arrival to the beach let's just say my emotions were high and the feelings were many.  Thank you to all who supported this adventure with your prayers and any donations that will go to spreading the gospel to a great many school children that need it greatly.  Most of all I would like to thank my wife for her love and support and God for the many blessings and protection along the way.  Until next time!

Self explanatory.  Beautiful Lve Oak roads.

Coming in to Wando closest call of the week.  Car squeezed
by me on the bridge with oncoming traffic.  Almost wrecked the
approaching cars.....so he/she could turn into a convience store
100 yds up the road.  I guess the cigarettes couldn't wait another 30 seconds.

Welcome sign not so much for Hwy 17 ahead

IOP into Sullivan's Island yahoo

Interesting sight coming on to Sullivan's.  Prayers go out to Tim
my left.  Tim heading to Peru for full time missions.  Blessings

A few more yards to go

Need my mountain bike

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

BEACH !!!!

Let's turn around and go the other way?

Sumter to Moncks Corner

OK lower part of the state can we say HOT.  Mid 90's flat and very little air.  Welcome to SC.
Leaving Sumter was fairly interesting as the main roads out are 4 lanes with a great deal of traffic until you get out a bit.  Once out though was a cyclist dream.  Basically 7 lane highways for the most part. After departing with hot water no ice in vending machine, it was off to Manning then Greeleyville.  This was mainly a day of cylcling as there is pretty much nothing but farm land and woods between.  Starving in both towns but my route had no anything no Mc D's no Hardees no anything so it was Cliff Bars and Gatorade.  Did drink 1/2 gallon of Gatorade at two different stops.  HOT.  It was weird pedaling and seeing I 95 signs and Myrtle Beach signs.  Besides my heart rate sky rocketing after the crop duster buzzed me on the way to Greeleyville this was a day of surviving the heat.  Please put Donald (see pic) and Tracey in your prayers as I talked to both on the way.  Request unspoken but God knows what is needed.

Ice Machine that did NOT work
leaving Sumter with hot water to get hotter
at least it was wet

The cyclist dream road.  6 ft bike lane with 4 lane highway
plus center lane.  It was basically a 7 lane highway with very
little traffic.  If the bike lanes would have been perfectly clean
and a tail wind it would have been cycling utopia.

Farm land below Sumter.  Got buzzed by a crop duster.

Heading under 95

Donald in Bonneau showing off his trailer set up
He had some cool stuff

Beach at Lake Moultrie

Side view of Donald's ride

Canal heading into Moncks Corner

White Oak to Sumter on 6/16

After a great time of worship with our youth at White Oak Summer Salt, it was off to Sumter SC.  Met some great folks.  Bill and Mary in Winsboro, Rosa and Donna in Camden, Buddy and the guys at Mattress Express in Sumter.  That's the place to go if you need a mattress or any bedding.  Plus if you need a top off of air pressure not too bad either.  Blessings guys hope you enjoyed your ride.  Great ride through the back country.  521 into Sumter was interesting with some killer hills coming in.  Arrived in Sumter to 97 deg weather.  Could not get to a shower quick enough.  Camden and Sumter must have an automobile for every man woman and child based on the traffic I rode in.  Thanks for the prayers and keep them coming especially for anyone listed in these blogs.  More coming on Sumter to Moncks Corner.
In Him
Randy

Miss Mary in Winsboro cool Tiger Paw in background

Best Place in Sumter check out the Specialized in the truck

Bill putting together a shelf what a great time and
loved talking about the barefoot coach.  More to come here

Farm land heading to Sumter very few cars but when you
do have 2 they pass you at the exact same time in diff
directions.  It is amazing

Praying for Donna, Rosa, and the folks at Rush's

Lunch of Champions

House in Ridgeway.  The Police station there could fit
on the side porch of this house

If you need it go here

Kings Mountain to White Oak (Winsboro)

After a no sleep night due to the Coyotes all around the campground it was up early and out of Kings Mnt State Park to White Oak to join the youth at Summersalt.  Glad sorta to be out of the major hills and on some terrain I am familiar with.  The trailer is fairly easy even with about 50 lbs except for steep climbs.  Stopped in York for some great breakfast then off through McConnels Chester Blackstock. 321 is a good road.  Today was a riding recovery and a get to White Oak quickly day so I could get with the youth and take in some awesome worship and learning at the conference.  Our kids rock. 

Early departure Kings Mnt

I think I could hit a fairway like this farm land

I love PO and Town Hall together.  You should see
the Police station in Ridgeway

Go McConnells

The Moore House in York.  I used to spend the night
here and play on the roof.  Memories

Lot straighter down here

Saw many and chills every time.  It is the reason
we are here and one of the reasons I am riding.
1 Peter 3:15

Back on Line Hickory to Kings Mountain / My Plans Stink

Cranked up from Hickory a little late, the ride from Boone took a delayed toll on this old body.  Forgot to mention the cool small towns that traveled through from Lenoir--Hudson--Sawmills--Granite Falls-- all cool little towns.  Hickory was an awesome ride leaving through the back country with numerous rolling hills.  Made it to 321 and was going well even though a fast 4 lane.  I had an 8 ft lane to myself with the shock barrier in between.  Reached Lenoir and something (Somebody) told me to exit which I did.  I got to the top of the exit and looked at the road.  I decided 321 was easier so I went back to the 4 lane.  And to my dismay after about a mile the great riding lane ceased to exist.  No go with 18 wheelers at 70 mph and no shoulder so turned and actually walked bike back to exit through the weeds.  That began the business 321 route + others that was awesome.  Met Kiedra at The Rock Fitness (great place)  Made it to Dallas NC where I met a great guy who gave me directions through the country on bike club routes.  Also on these and 321 had about 30 miles of fresh black top.  This day was tough and long made it to Kings Mountain around sunset.

The Greatest Strip Mall Ever

Hickory Area Farm Land

More Hickory Area Land Beautiful Ride

Blessings Kiedra at The Rock Fitness

Flag Day in Lincolnton

Kings Mountain Camp Site Coyote's kept me awake all night

Inside The Rock Fitness

Rock T Shirt through the window

Yes Drive Ins do exist

Bessemer City I love small towns

Football is around the corner aghhh!

Boone to Hickory

What a beautiful day.  Thanks to the BCM at App St, couch was very comfortable.  I left later than expected as I had to go by a bike shop on the way out.  Stopped in Blowing Rock had a great conversation with Mr Butler.  His family settled Mnt City Tenn in 1792,  On the way out met and have prayer request going out for Phylis and Laura at The Blowing Rock.  On the way out of Blowing rock I was concerned and my wife major concerned of the first part of 321 with 2 lanes curvy and no shoulder.  Praying about that the night before.  And guess what, when I got to that part leaving what did I see but a road crew that had one lane blocked and was shuttling lines of cars up and down the mountain.  I followed the last car so basically from Blowing Rock to just about all the way down 321 I had The Whole Road to myself.  If I hadn't been towing about 50 lbs and the wind howling and me wearing my brakes out I may have enjoyed it.  It was still awesome.  Coming into Lenoir I stopped to get some tea and met some great ladies Marti and Lan.  Lan is from China and strong Christian, they open the restaurant every morning with prayer.  Awesome place so if you are heading throught that area stop at Hwy 90 right before leaving Lenoir on 321 and grab some grub.  You will see the pics below.  Blessings and heading out of Hickory in morning to Kings Mnt St Park to camp a little.

The steed outside Blowing Rock/ Hint 15 lb race bikes are not
the best for towing 50 lbs.  Just in case you are thinking about it

The steed having made it to Hickory

Awesome place.  Blessings to Lan and Marti.  Keep lifting Him up!

God's finger prints are all over.  Leaving the mountains :(

Heading into Blowing Rock
 for the most part I give the area an A-

Lan's Restaurant

Truck Emergency ramp which means I was hauling boogie