The boys with our Athens, GA host, Kirk. Of course starting the ride at Starbuck's.

Bike Art. What happens to your bike when you don't lock it up. (University of Georgia).

The buys at the UofG pool.

Stellar 50-meter pool at the University of Georgia.

Our Athens hosts, Jayne, Kirk and sweet Murphy.

Gordo and Clas discuss the day's route.

Experimenting how to swim with running shoes. Version #1.

Yep, they float.

Take the rope....

Tie it to the shoe bag...

Tie it around your waist...

It still floats....

And swim!

Version #2 - Pull buoy running shoes....

Swim...

Yes, I'm the man!

Version #3 - Duct taped runners to your back.

To the water...

Swim....

Pretty sure I am The Man!

Version #4 - Duct taped running shoe pull buoy.

Sporting their preferred versions, the boys are ready to go.

Last-minute directions and they're off to South Carolina.