Chapter 31
Jacksonville, FL
CHRIS AND MICKEY got up early the next morning, secured their bikes in the carrier on Mickey’s car, and were on their way to the trailhead, which was located just west of I-295 as it circled the city.
“Wow!” Chris said, when he saw the parking lot at the trailhead. “The whole world is here.”
“That’s why we’re early,” Mickey said. “My coworkers b***h about the parking every time they talk about this trail. They say you either get here early, or you’re out of luck.”
“What else do they b***h about?”
“As far as the trail itself goes, absolutely nothing. Everybody agrees that it’s one of the best.”
“There’s a parking spot,” Chris said.
“Where?”
“Over there to your right. About ten cars down the row.”
“Your eyes are sharper than mine, babe. I didn’t even see
