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May 24 Welcome to Philadelphia!

Our generous hosts the Thakkar family provided the team with an abundant breakfast including bagels and cream cheese, fruits and drinks. The team appreciated the breakfast, which gave the team energy to battle the long 83 mile day ahead. Outside the Thakkar’s before we left, Connor Ramsey gave his speech as the first Mosher ever this summer. The Mosher is a game the team plays everyday, and whoever gets the Mosher card gives an inspiring speech after breakfast.The view of hills and woods in New Jersey are wonderful. After the ride in the morning, the team entered Pennsylvania and headed towards Philadelphia. The hills today were a little challenging for the team, but it was also a good preparation for the rides of the upcoming days. The ride ended with a 10 miles of beautiful trail riding by the Schuylkill river of Philadelphia. Some of the exhausted team members tried the famous Philly Cheesesteak, and the team was so grateful to the Calvary Methodist Church for providing accommodation.