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Sorry, I will come back tonight with more updates but there is a queue for the computers.
30 June 2008
23 June 2008
Bedford, IN
It's been a hectic bunch of days. After our nine day stretch of riding we came to Louisville excited for our day off. Everyone went out to dinner that night in order to avoid peanut butter and concoctions involving peanut butter.
Kentucky treated us well. Cowan was a great little town filled with the nicest of people -- a few even gave us donations. Our ride from Paris to Louisville started damp, but a quick game of mini-golf after lunch lifted our spirits. The rest of the ride was sun-drenched.
Sunday -- our free day -- we biked to Churchhill Downs where we managed to get in for free. They put us in a nice little box where we watched two races before leaving. Jesse won $2.80 when her horse placed. I lost two bucks but had a lavish time doing it.
Finklea managed to pick up an amazing frat-tastic hat with the Churchhill Downs logo on it. Lucky-son-of-a-gun.
We were supposed to go see a Triple-A game that nice but a freak storm ruined that plan. We probably could have gone later but with a long ride looming the next morning ice cream seemed like the better choice.
Now we are in Bedford where our church for the evening rolled out the red carpet. We gave them two days notice and they pulled through big time.
I would pilfer Finklea's photos again but I can't find him. Instead go to his amazing blog for the play-by-play.
Pace.
And go here to read my most recent journal update. Journals. Providence to San Fran. 22 June 2008.
Kentucky treated us well. Cowan was a great little town filled with the nicest of people -- a few even gave us donations. Our ride from Paris to Louisville started damp, but a quick game of mini-golf after lunch lifted our spirits. The rest of the ride was sun-drenched.
Sunday -- our free day -- we biked to Churchhill Downs where we managed to get in for free. They put us in a nice little box where we watched two races before leaving. Jesse won $2.80 when her horse placed. I lost two bucks but had a lavish time doing it.
Finklea managed to pick up an amazing frat-tastic hat with the Churchhill Downs logo on it. Lucky-son-of-a-gun.
We were supposed to go see a Triple-A game that nice but a freak storm ruined that plan. We probably could have gone later but with a long ride looming the next morning ice cream seemed like the better choice.
Now we are in Bedford where our church for the evening rolled out the red carpet. We gave them two days notice and they pulled through big time.
I would pilfer Finklea's photos again but I can't find him. Instead go to his amazing blog for the play-by-play.
Pace.
And go here to read my most recent journal update. Journals. Providence to San Fran. 22 June 2008.
18 June 2008
Wellston, OH
I apologize for the lack of updates but it has been quite difficult to find good internet sources on the road. And I am usually ridiculously tired.
As you can see by my header we are in Ohio, The Buckeye State. This is the first state on our journey that I haven’t been to; cool, I suppose. We arrived yesterday in Marietta along the Ohio River. Now, 80 miles later, we are in Wellston, a former coal-mining town. Our host took us on a brief tour of the town; apparently the lack of coal production has really hurt this place. Their showers were nice so I am happy.
The hills seem to be subsiding. I know saying that means there will be many hills tomorrow but I couldn’t resist. Now the major problem is wind – it’s worse.
Everyone needs to witness the awesome power of my tan lines. They will change your life.
Now for some pictures (courtesy of Brent):
Our next day off (much needed) is in Louisville. If you have any cool Louisville stories let me know.
Pace.
As you can see by my header we are in Ohio, The Buckeye State. This is the first state on our journey that I haven’t been to; cool, I suppose. We arrived yesterday in Marietta along the Ohio River. Now, 80 miles later, we are in Wellston, a former coal-mining town. Our host took us on a brief tour of the town; apparently the lack of coal production has really hurt this place. Their showers were nice so I am happy.
The hills seem to be subsiding. I know saying that means there will be many hills tomorrow but I couldn’t resist. Now the major problem is wind – it’s worse.
Everyone needs to witness the awesome power of my tan lines. They will change your life.
Now for some pictures (courtesy of Brent):
Our next day off (much needed) is in Louisville. If you have any cool Louisville stories let me know.
Pace.
09 June 2008
Stroudsburg, PA
It is hot!
For the past three days it has been over 97 degrees out -- this makes biking very tiring. Today we got up at 4:30 to try and beat the heat, which worked until about 11 when the temperature spiked again. I did swim in a creek though, which was nice.
I biked up Bear Mountain yesterday and across the bridge. I never thought I would have done that one day. Some of the best views are on the west bank of the Hudson just past West Point -- all should drive those winding roads.
It's just been hot. Really hot. So it goes.
Pictures to come. I promise.
For the past three days it has been over 97 degrees out -- this makes biking very tiring. Today we got up at 4:30 to try and beat the heat, which worked until about 11 when the temperature spiked again. I did swim in a creek though, which was nice.
I biked up Bear Mountain yesterday and across the bridge. I never thought I would have done that one day. Some of the best views are on the west bank of the Hudson just past West Point -- all should drive those winding roads.
It's just been hot. Really hot. So it goes.
Pictures to come. I promise.
06 June 2008
Middletown, CT
Riding in the rain sucks.
We were caught in a downpour this morning during our ride which left us soggy for the ridiculous hills that followed. But it was a learning experience about what we and our bikes could handle. I am so tired right now.
This trip has been fantastic thus far. I am lucky to be with a fantastic bunch of cyclists and volunteers. There will be pictures up here soon but for now I leave you because I am falling asleep in the Middletown library while I get the stinkeye from the old patrons who cannot understand why I have cornrows.
Oh. I have cornrows.
We were caught in a downpour this morning during our ride which left us soggy for the ridiculous hills that followed. But it was a learning experience about what we and our bikes could handle. I am so tired right now.
This trip has been fantastic thus far. I am lucky to be with a fantastic bunch of cyclists and volunteers. There will be pictures up here soon but for now I leave you because I am falling asleep in the Middletown library while I get the stinkeye from the old patrons who cannot understand why I have cornrows.
Oh. I have cornrows.
05 June 2008
Plainfield, CT
A lot has happened since my last post but I am on an Ipod touch which is making writing extremely difficult. I apologize in advance for the brief post.
We started riding today!
After our first ride we came to the church--our home for the night--and had a wonderful picnic with our hosts. This keyboard is killing me. More to come when I find a computer.
Pace.
We started riding today!
After our first ride we came to the church--our home for the night--and had a wonderful picnic with our hosts. This keyboard is killing me. More to come when I find a computer.
Pace.
29 May 2008
Mahopac, NY
Mail time!
For all of those people out there wishing to send me love here are the addresses to which you should address your envelopes:
June 12 -- 5901 Jonestown RD, Harrisburg, PA 17108-9998
June 19 -- 610 Gay ST, Portsmouth, OH 45662-9998
June 26 -- 300 S Main ST, Taylorville, IL 62568-9998
July 03 -- 645 Vermont ST, Lawrence, KS 66044-9998
July 10 -- 226 S Interocean AVE, Holyoke, CO 80734-1535
July 17 -- 200 N Wisconsin ST, Gunnison, CO 81230-2626
July 24 -- 75 W Main ST, Torrey, UT 84775-8001
July 31 -- 120 N Maine ST, Fallon, NV 89406-9995
August 07 -- 2020 5th ST, Davis, CA 95616-9998
Use this format for the address lines:
Bike & Build
Attn: CYCLIST NAME
USPS General Delivery
STREET ADDRESS (if noted)
CITY, ST ZIP
Be sure to include my name and the phrase 'Hold for pick-up on DATE.'
My orientation packet just came; this trip is for real.
For all of those people out there wishing to send me love here are the addresses to which you should address your envelopes:
June 12 -- 5901 Jonestown RD, Harrisburg, PA 17108-9998
June 19 -- 610 Gay ST, Portsmouth, OH 45662-9998
June 26 -- 300 S Main ST, Taylorville, IL 62568-9998
July 03 -- 645 Vermont ST, Lawrence, KS 66044-9998
July 10 -- 226 S Interocean AVE, Holyoke, CO 80734-1535
July 17 -- 200 N Wisconsin ST, Gunnison, CO 81230-2626
July 24 -- 75 W Main ST, Torrey, UT 84775-8001
July 31 -- 120 N Maine ST, Fallon, NV 89406-9995
August 07 -- 2020 5th ST, Davis, CA 95616-9998
Use this format for the address lines:
Bike & Build
Attn: CYCLIST NAME
USPS General Delivery
STREET ADDRESS (if noted)
CITY, ST ZIP
Be sure to include my name and the phrase 'Hold for pick-up on DATE.'
My orientation packet just came; this trip is for real.
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