From Lake Erie to Niagra Falls!

Monday, June 8
Miles Traveled: 65
Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet
Average Speed: 11.6 mph
Maximum Speed: 34 mph

Mike left Lake Erie State Park and headed to Buffalo. On the way he stopped in Hamburg and decided he wanted a hamburger for lunch. However, he could not find one so he settled for Chinese food. It rained the next 3 hours after lunch as he rode to Buffalo where he stayed that night. He was supposed to stay at a hostel, but due to the situation he ended up staying in a hotel.

Tuesday, June 9
Miles Traveled: 53
Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet
Average Speed: 11.4 mph
Maximum Speed: 34 mph
Cumulative Miles: 1846
Miles To Go: 194



Mike's getting closer to Niagara Falls. There's the first sighting of some mist.



A little closer...



He made it! Look how close he is!

Tuesday Mike crossed the border into Canada. Then he road about 20 miles to Niagara Falls. He stayed there about 30 to 45 minutes and they headed to St. Catherines where he met Gerry Irvine. Gerry Irvine is a 71 year old biker who learned about Mike through a friend of a friend and gave him a place to stay. Today, Wednesday, Gerry is riding with Mike to Watertown, Canada.



History Plaque from Niagara on the Lake
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If you visit Mike's Facebook profile, then you can see his newest album of Lake Erie, the Canadian border, and Niagara Falls.

Also, Mike wanted to let everyone back at home know about how much he appreciates all the support you give him. He says that even though he is doing this trip himself, he feels like he is part of a large community because of all the comments on the blog and Facebook, and calls and texts that you give him. He does not feel alone because all of your support has been great motivation for him.

So remember, visit biketour.lipscomb.edu and click on "Give Online" if you would like to donate to Mike’s Underground Railroad Bike Tour Diversity Scholarship Fund to benefit underprivileged students who would like a quality, Christian education at Lipscomb University.

If you would like to read more about Mike Smith's Underground Railroad Bike tour visit here.