Amazing breakfast! Courtesy of Ashley and Richard. Fuel for the 47 mile day to Ocracoke, NC. At the Air BnB in Morehead City, NC.

Preparations underway for the ride — we could have used headwinds deflectors (if such a thing existed). We experienced brutal headwinds all day. Morehead City, NC.

Scott on his way for a “wheel truing” at a nearby bikeshop. Morehead City, NC.

After the first of the headwinds rush over the multiple bridges on the route today — off of US 70 near Radio Island, NC.

Scott catches the group after the bike shop visit. Near Beaufort, NC.

Outer Banks bound, near Bettie, NC.

Quick lunch stop, after morning buffeting of headwinds, in Davis, NC.

Past the midway point in Davis, NC.

Marshlands within the Intracoastal, overlooking Brett Bay, near Stacy, NC.

First flat tire of the trip. Ashley’s front tire needs changing, a group effort at the Dollar General parking lot near Sealevel, NC.

The view of Thorofare Bay from NC 12 bridge near Atlantic, NC.

The Cedar Island town line, 3 miles shy of the ferry. Cedar Island, NC.

Paying the $3 bike fare at the Cedar Island ferry to Ocracoke, NC.

Good vibes, killing time waiting for ferry with Richard. Cedar Island, NC.

On our way to Ocracoke entering the Pamlico Sound.

Water miles don’t count in today’s mileage, just happy that we’re not battling the headwinds for a couple of hours.

The port of Ocracoke, NC as seen from Cedar Island ferry.

Scott and Ashley ready for de-embarkation at Ocracoke, NC.

Campsites at Jerniman’s Campground in Ocracoke, NC.

Day: 2 (8)
Start: Morehead City, NC
Finish: Ocracoke, NC
Miles: 46.49

More massive portions for dinner. The Big Pig pizza at Jason’s Restaurant. Ocracoke, NC. Tomorrow out to Cape Hatteras and Rodanthe, NC.

What I’m Reading:

“Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP,” he said. “To falter whilst megadroughts wreck national harvests, sending food prices soaring, makes zero sense economically and politically. To squabble while famines take hold, forcing millions to flee their homelands – this will never be forgotten as conflicts spread.”

— Fiona Harvey / “‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster” / The Guardian