Day 85, Aug. 18, Penthouse, Super 8 Hotel, Dartmouth, 104 km

Hey folks, we're done! We're here! We cycled from sea to sea! We are eight happy people right now. We're not sure it has sunk in yet, but we are very proud of ourselves. We are also proud of the fact that each of us cycled 7,000 km with a 100% safety record, despite the distance and especially despite the often miserable road and weather conditions. For much of the country this was the summer that didn't happen, and we were there to witness it up close and personal.

Today's ride was much easier than yesterday's, although it wasn't the ceremonial three trips around the Champs Elysees we thought it would be. The sun was shining, the wind was reasonable and the roads were relatively flat, at least until we got near the city.

Right now all eight of us are happily ensconced in this penthouse suite, a far cry from the cramped tents on wet ground we have been experiencing of late. And it is from this launching pad that we will be returning home to Victoria to reconnect with our families, friends and others.

Save the forks!!!!!
Submitted by all of us.