Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Day 35 5th Day off
So today we got to sleep in till 7:30am which was nice and we all met outside and then headed to Tommy's for breakfast. Our breakfast was sponsored and it was really good. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and much more.
After breakfast we headed to a nearby middle school where the guys performed "Kids on the Block" as we have done at Boys and Girls clubs and schools before. We do it to teach kids acceptance of people with disabilities and to show what abilities they have.
After we left the school we headed to a local park where we hung out with the ARC kids and had lunch in the park. A lot of the guys played baseball and other games until it was time to head off to our afternoon activities.
I went with half the group to the ILC and Goodwill centers. We first stopped at the ILC center in Grand Island where we learned about how this center provides work for people with disabilities making things and selling things and helping them get acclimated into a work environment. We got to hang out with some of the clients and even got paracord bracelets from the center. They look pretty sweet.
Next we went to a Goodwill warehouse and got a tour and kind of learned how everything that gets donated is sorted and priced and put on the shelves as well as everything that gets recycled as well. It was pretty neat and one of the employees started a large game of bingo which we participated in.
After Goodwill we headed back to lodging where I took a nap as a lot of people did and then we headed out to dinner which was at the Catholic church in Grand Island and it was a nice potluck type dinner. There were hamburgers, hotdogs, and all kinds of other things. We got to hang out with a few of the ARC clients and then we watched another performance of "Kids on the Block"
Lastly for the day we were taken back to the park we went to earlier and were given a history lesson on the relationship that Push America and the Journey of Hope has with Grand Island. It goes back a long way and we really got to understand how much we have helped eachother out over the years.
We said our goodbyes and took pictures and headed back to lodging.
Have a great night
Peace, Love, and Parks
White "DJ" Doug
After breakfast we headed to a nearby middle school where the guys performed "Kids on the Block" as we have done at Boys and Girls clubs and schools before. We do it to teach kids acceptance of people with disabilities and to show what abilities they have.
After we left the school we headed to a local park where we hung out with the ARC kids and had lunch in the park. A lot of the guys played baseball and other games until it was time to head off to our afternoon activities.
I went with half the group to the ILC and Goodwill centers. We first stopped at the ILC center in Grand Island where we learned about how this center provides work for people with disabilities making things and selling things and helping them get acclimated into a work environment. We got to hang out with some of the clients and even got paracord bracelets from the center. They look pretty sweet.
Next we went to a Goodwill warehouse and got a tour and kind of learned how everything that gets donated is sorted and priced and put on the shelves as well as everything that gets recycled as well. It was pretty neat and one of the employees started a large game of bingo which we participated in.
After Goodwill we headed back to lodging where I took a nap as a lot of people did and then we headed out to dinner which was at the Catholic church in Grand Island and it was a nice potluck type dinner. There were hamburgers, hotdogs, and all kinds of other things. We got to hang out with a few of the ARC clients and then we watched another performance of "Kids on the Block"
Lastly for the day we were taken back to the park we went to earlier and were given a history lesson on the relationship that Push America and the Journey of Hope has with Grand Island. It goes back a long way and we really got to understand how much we have helped eachother out over the years.
We said our goodbyes and took pictures and headed back to lodging.
Have a great night
Peace, Love, and Parks
White "DJ" Doug
Day 34 Minden, NE to Grand Island, NE the short ride
So we woke up at 6am and had our breakfast like usual. Today we had a really short ride. It was only 50 miles and yea some people would be like "only 50??" yea it was pretty simple. We all made it in about 2.5 hours. I rode with Steven and David today.
The ride had really no hills at all and was either flat or down hill. My Strava even said no elevation gain lol
We arrived at the stageup for our arrival at the John Deer dealership in Grand Island and we hung out there for a little while till the police arrived for our escort into our arrival at the Holiday Inn in Grand Island. We metup with the people of ARC of Grand Island and there was a lot of media out there to do interviews with the guys. It was a lot of fun
We then put our bikes away and had lunch with some of the people of ARC and the ladies of Grand Island that were sponsoring our time here. We had a mixture of KFC with Sonic slushies, and Dairy Queen ice cream it was a good lunch.
After lunch we had a few hours of free time in which I took a nice nap and then at 5pm we all metup to go to dinner. We had dinner at the Elks Lodge in Grand Island and had some burgers and fries and such for dinner. After dinner we had a dance with the ARC clients and had a great time dancing.
After the dance we said our goodbyes and we went back to the hotel. A few of the guys went out to celebrate one of the cyclists (Jeff Watson) 21'st birthday. I hung out for an hour or so then went to Sonic to hang out with some of the people that sponsored our visit here.
Now its time for bed
Peace, Love, and Horns
White "DJ" Doug
The ride had really no hills at all and was either flat or down hill. My Strava even said no elevation gain lol
We arrived at the stageup for our arrival at the John Deer dealership in Grand Island and we hung out there for a little while till the police arrived for our escort into our arrival at the Holiday Inn in Grand Island. We metup with the people of ARC of Grand Island and there was a lot of media out there to do interviews with the guys. It was a lot of fun
We then put our bikes away and had lunch with some of the people of ARC and the ladies of Grand Island that were sponsoring our time here. We had a mixture of KFC with Sonic slushies, and Dairy Queen ice cream it was a good lunch.
After lunch we had a few hours of free time in which I took a nice nap and then at 5pm we all metup to go to dinner. We had dinner at the Elks Lodge in Grand Island and had some burgers and fries and such for dinner. After dinner we had a dance with the ARC clients and had a great time dancing.
After the dance we said our goodbyes and we went back to the hotel. A few of the guys went out to celebrate one of the cyclists (Jeff Watson) 21'st birthday. I hung out for an hour or so then went to Sonic to hang out with some of the people that sponsored our visit here.
Now its time for bed
Peace, Love, and Horns
White "DJ" Doug
Monday, July 8, 2013
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Day 33 McCook, NE to Minden, NE I fall down go boom lol
So today we woke up at the usual 5:30 and had breakfast served to us by the ladies of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. It was really good Eggs/Potatoes/sausage/cheese casserole.
After that we went on an agonizing 97 mile ride from McCook to Minden. I rode with Austin and Steve today and after the initial like 30 miles I crossed wheels with Austin and took a tumble. I scraped up my arms and knee and my bike a little but got back up and rode the rest of the way.
It was a horrible ride as we rode through rolling hills for miles and miles and they just never seemed to end. We climbed 1559ft of rolling hills which is a lot of rolling hills. So after we powered our way into town and 6.5 hours on the saddle later we rolled in and setup our lodging and such and then worked on the videos a little bit as we have fast internet here so I wanted to catch up on everything.
After that we went out to the local Pizza Hut which sponsored our dinner tonight and was really nice with a salad bar, pizza, and breadsticks. We filled up there and then went back to lodging to play some basketball. It was fun to watch everyone play since I am horrible at basketball.
Then I caught up on videos and headed to bed.
Peace, Love, and Gatorades
White "DJ" Doug
After that we went on an agonizing 97 mile ride from McCook to Minden. I rode with Austin and Steve today and after the initial like 30 miles I crossed wheels with Austin and took a tumble. I scraped up my arms and knee and my bike a little but got back up and rode the rest of the way.
It was a horrible ride as we rode through rolling hills for miles and miles and they just never seemed to end. We climbed 1559ft of rolling hills which is a lot of rolling hills. So after we powered our way into town and 6.5 hours on the saddle later we rolled in and setup our lodging and such and then worked on the videos a little bit as we have fast internet here so I wanted to catch up on everything.
After that we went out to the local Pizza Hut which sponsored our dinner tonight and was really nice with a salad bar, pizza, and breadsticks. We filled up there and then went back to lodging to play some basketball. It was fun to watch everyone play since I am horrible at basketball.
Then I caught up on videos and headed to bed.
Peace, Love, and Gatorades
White "DJ" Doug
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Day 32 Wray, CO to McCook, NE I pulled for 100mi
So today we woke up again 5:30 and were served breakfast by troop 35 in Wray, CO. It was Pancakes and Sausage and it was amazing. We hung out with the Boyscouts and then headed out of Colorado to McCook, NE.
The ride started out really easy for the first 65 miles and then got really rolling hilly. I pulled the whole day and even rode an extra 4 miles to say that I pulled for 100 miles which I won't ever do again but it was fun to say that I did it. Today I rode with Jack and Mike
During lunch a lot of the guys decided to go in this really gross green lake to cool off. After people said how disgusting it was I decided that it might be hazardous to my health and did not go in the lake
After we got in we went and showered and changed and then setup our stuff in the church basement that we are staying at and then at 5ish we had our dinner which was served to us by the people of the Memorial United Methodist Church. We had lasagna and it was fantastic.
After dinner we introduced ourselves to the people that served us dinner and then we went out and took a picture with them. It is so hot outside by the way. Then we went out to Walmart and I got some new shampoo as mine exploded a couple days ago.
Now I am updating the blog and we are going to go see Despicable Me 2 for which I am so excited to go and see. I bet it will be amazing.
Have a great night
Peace, Love, and Centuries
White "DJ" Doug
Friday, July 5, 2013
Day 31 Ft. Morgan, CO to Wray, CO 10,000 Cows
So today we woke up at like 5:40 and were fed breakfast by the Elk's Club which was really nice. We had eggs and sausage and fruit and all kinds of stuff (no bananas though) and after that we got ready and headed out.
Today was not as long as yesterday it was only 86 miles but it was long and boring. I rode with Do and Sanjeeve today. We didnt have the bad smells that we had yesterday but there was just corn and wheat and all kinds of fields of stuff.
We didnt have any problems with flat tires today and we got into town a little before 1pm. So we rode pretty fast to get there. We got into town and setup at our lodging after getting some lunch. And most of us went across the street to the local pool/water park and spent an hour or so there.
After that I headed to my bed and took a nap. For dinner we were fed a schmorgusboard(SP) of food that was all home cooked. It was provided by friends and family of the WRAC the Wray Rehabilitation & Activities Center.
We hung out with the boyscouts and girlscouts for a little and did our puppet show for them and then had a little team meeting
Some of us went out for our brother Jack's 21st birthday and had a drink with him and now I am updating my blog and heading to bed
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Cows
White "DJ" Doug
Today was not as long as yesterday it was only 86 miles but it was long and boring. I rode with Do and Sanjeeve today. We didnt have the bad smells that we had yesterday but there was just corn and wheat and all kinds of fields of stuff.
We didnt have any problems with flat tires today and we got into town a little before 1pm. So we rode pretty fast to get there. We got into town and setup at our lodging after getting some lunch. And most of us went across the street to the local pool/water park and spent an hour or so there.
After that I headed to my bed and took a nap. For dinner we were fed a schmorgusboard(SP) of food that was all home cooked. It was provided by friends and family of the WRAC the Wray Rehabilitation & Activities Center.
We hung out with the boyscouts and girlscouts for a little and did our puppet show for them and then had a little team meeting
Some of us went out for our brother Jack's 21st birthday and had a drink with him and now I am updating my blog and heading to bed
Have a good night
White "DJ" Doug
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Day 30 Denver, CO to Ft. Morgan, CO back to the flatlands
So today we woke up at 5:30am and packed everything up to leave the hotel. We had our breakfast downstairs and then headed out of Denver. It was a long ride today It was about 96 miles to Ft. Morgan and it was long and boring.
Today I rode with Jeremy and Luke and as boring as it was they made it great. The getting out of the city was fun with lots of turns and then we got to the flat and rolling hills. After a while we got to this nice crappy grooved road that gave us a lot of vibration lol
After that we got to another really crappy road with lots of gravel on it and Luke popped his tire and had to be racked for like 7 miles so he could put a new one on. He met up with us at lunch and then when we went to leave Jeremy picked up his bike and somehow both of his tires popped. It was a strange day for tires.
Luke and I finished up the day and it was a lot of work but a lot of fun. We got to Ft. Morgan and then got shuttled to showers and then I got myself a nice hour nap.
For dinner we were treated by the Elk's Club to sloppy joes and beans. It was a great 4th of July Diner and I went and got a nice Milk shake afterward.
Now I am writing the blog and headed to bed. I would go watch fireworks but I am tired and need sleep
Good Night All
Peace, Love, and Sonics
White "DJ" Doug
Today I rode with Jeremy and Luke and as boring as it was they made it great. The getting out of the city was fun with lots of turns and then we got to the flat and rolling hills. After a while we got to this nice crappy grooved road that gave us a lot of vibration lol
After that we got to another really crappy road with lots of gravel on it and Luke popped his tire and had to be racked for like 7 miles so he could put a new one on. He met up with us at lunch and then when we went to leave Jeremy picked up his bike and somehow both of his tires popped. It was a strange day for tires.
Luke and I finished up the day and it was a lot of work but a lot of fun. We got to Ft. Morgan and then got shuttled to showers and then I got myself a nice hour nap.
For dinner we were treated by the Elk's Club to sloppy joes and beans. It was a great 4th of July Diner and I went and got a nice Milk shake afterward.
Now I am writing the blog and headed to bed. I would go watch fireworks but I am tired and need sleep
Good Night All
Peace, Love, and Sonics
White "DJ" Doug
Day 29 Fourth day off of the trip
So today there wont be a video since it was a day off and not all that much happened.
So we woke up at 730am and got dressed and then headed out to the KRG office in Denver. KRG provided us an amazing breakfast and told us a little more about themselves.
After breakfast we had free time for the next 6 hours in which I spent my time working on videos, getting my bike tuned up and just relaxing.
At 4pm we headed over to Feril Lake for the annual Pedals for Pennies fundraiser that raises money for special olympics athletes. Some of our guys rode their bikes around the lake with some people with disabilities and some of us kept track of their laps.
After that we just hung out and played games till dinner. They fed us a nice burger and chicken dinner and then there were speaches by Chad and some of the other guys.
After that we had a dance. We danced with everyone (Bruce Rodgers even danced with us) and did our North Route dance as well.
Then we said good bye to the Rodgers Family and we will see them in DC.
Well today was a fun but relaxing day and I will talk to you all tomorrow. I have all the videos done and now just have to upload them
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Pedals
White "DJ" Doug
So we woke up at 730am and got dressed and then headed out to the KRG office in Denver. KRG provided us an amazing breakfast and told us a little more about themselves.
After breakfast we had free time for the next 6 hours in which I spent my time working on videos, getting my bike tuned up and just relaxing.
At 4pm we headed over to Feril Lake for the annual Pedals for Pennies fundraiser that raises money for special olympics athletes. Some of our guys rode their bikes around the lake with some people with disabilities and some of us kept track of their laps.
After that we just hung out and played games till dinner. They fed us a nice burger and chicken dinner and then there were speaches by Chad and some of the other guys.
After that we had a dance. We danced with everyone (Bruce Rodgers even danced with us) and did our North Route dance as well.
Then we said good bye to the Rodgers Family and we will see them in DC.
Well today was a fun but relaxing day and I will talk to you all tomorrow. I have all the videos done and now just have to upload them
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Pedals
White "DJ" Doug
Day 28 Empire, CO to Denver, CO Rockies lost!
So we woke up at 5am and packed up our stuff from the Lodge we were staying at. We went outside and put all our Thules in the new pickup truck that we got since van 1 crapped out on us and we couldnt get another van right away.
We had our Breakfast and then hung out with Bruce, his family and the other ride alongs for a little bit before we headed out.
We left (Mike Jones, Luke, and I) and headed out towards Denver. We had a few small climbs in the middle until we got to Lookout Mountain. It was a really cool spot and I got some nice pictures and videos overlooking Denver.
We then slowly went down Lookout Mountain as it was very steep and had lots of switchbacks (and we were also the sweeps that day so we couldnt pass anyone lol) So after Lookout Mountain we rode through town on the way to Sports Authority Field. We passed the Coors Brewery on the way and it was pretty cool.
We arrived at the stageup right next to SA Field. We metup with the Trans America route and we all had Chipotle for lunch:) After that we got to go see SA Field we got to walk out onto the field and it was really cool.
Then we hopped back on our bikes and rode along with the trans team towards the Capitol building in Denver. We arrived and Push America's CEO Chad Coltrane gave a speech as well as Nick and Scott.
We had some ice cream and hung out with parents and friends that came to visit and after a little bit we hopped back on our bikes and rode to lodging. We had rooms at the Mariott city center donated to us while we are here.
We had some free time in which I took a nap and hung out with some of the guys.
At like 5pm we headed out to Coors Field where we had dinner and watched the LA Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies which was interesting. It was a fun game but it was cool to just relax and hang out with the guys.
A couple of the guys and I went out afterwards to grab a drink at one of the local establishments and then came back and headed to bed.
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Rockies
White "DJ" Doug
We had our Breakfast and then hung out with Bruce, his family and the other ride alongs for a little bit before we headed out.
We left (Mike Jones, Luke, and I) and headed out towards Denver. We had a few small climbs in the middle until we got to Lookout Mountain. It was a really cool spot and I got some nice pictures and videos overlooking Denver.
We then slowly went down Lookout Mountain as it was very steep and had lots of switchbacks (and we were also the sweeps that day so we couldnt pass anyone lol) So after Lookout Mountain we rode through town on the way to Sports Authority Field. We passed the Coors Brewery on the way and it was pretty cool.
We arrived at the stageup right next to SA Field. We metup with the Trans America route and we all had Chipotle for lunch:) After that we got to go see SA Field we got to walk out onto the field and it was really cool.
Then we hopped back on our bikes and rode along with the trans team towards the Capitol building in Denver. We arrived and Push America's CEO Chad Coltrane gave a speech as well as Nick and Scott.
We had some ice cream and hung out with parents and friends that came to visit and after a little bit we hopped back on our bikes and rode to lodging. We had rooms at the Mariott city center donated to us while we are here.
We had some free time in which I took a nap and hung out with some of the guys.
At like 5pm we headed out to Coors Field where we had dinner and watched the LA Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies which was interesting. It was a fun game but it was cool to just relax and hang out with the guys.
A couple of the guys and I went out afterwards to grab a drink at one of the local establishments and then came back and headed to bed.
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Rockies
White "DJ" Doug
Day 27 Third day off of the trip
So today we woke up late like 7:30am and had breakfast at the camp we are staying at (Rocky Mountain Village).
After breakfast we went and split off and did some activities with the campers. I went to the zipline and spent a few hours helping the counselors get people with disabilities on and off the zipline. It was pretty neat.
After that we got all Zombified (makeup and what not) and then went around to scare the campers as this week the zombies were supposed to attack. So to ward off the zombies the campers were told they should dance.
After that we had lunch and then we went on to try another activity. This time I went to the fishing pond and did more observing than actually fishing. There was not much fish catching but it was entertaining to watch. We did get rained out and had to go back inside where I relaxed for a bit.
After that we dressed up again and then went to dinner. After dinner we went and did an all camp activity which was to educate the campers about zombies. They had many stations like how to kill a zombie, how to trap a zombie, how to walk like a zombie. So for a few hours I had campers try to lasso me which was kind of interesting.
After all that was said and done we retired to the lodge and headed to bed
Well have a great night
Peace, Love, and Zombies
White "DJ" Doug
After breakfast we went and split off and did some activities with the campers. I went to the zipline and spent a few hours helping the counselors get people with disabilities on and off the zipline. It was pretty neat.
After that we got all Zombified (makeup and what not) and then went around to scare the campers as this week the zombies were supposed to attack. So to ward off the zombies the campers were told they should dance.
After that we had lunch and then we went on to try another activity. This time I went to the fishing pond and did more observing than actually fishing. There was not much fish catching but it was entertaining to watch. We did get rained out and had to go back inside where I relaxed for a bit.
After that we dressed up again and then went to dinner. After dinner we went and did an all camp activity which was to educate the campers about zombies. They had many stations like how to kill a zombie, how to trap a zombie, how to walk like a zombie. So for a few hours I had campers try to lasso me which was kind of interesting.
After all that was said and done we retired to the lodge and headed to bed
Well have a great night
Peace, Love, and Zombies
White "DJ" Doug
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
Day 26 Breckenridge, CO to Empire, CO Fence 1 Doug 0
So today we woke up at 5:30 but had a little better breakfast. We had bagels and english muffins yay:)
We headed out first today Mike Jones, Sanjeeve and I. We started out with a lot of downhills until we got to Keystone Pass. That was about 1000 feet of climbing which wasnt too bad and we had a small downhill after that. Then we started heading up Loveland Pass. This was a 2500ft climb over about 8 miles. At the top is the highest freeway pass in the US at 11,990ft. It was incredible up there and the funniest thing was that they had 4G up there:)
So after the barrage of pictures that were taken up on the pass we went down. It was quite the decent and was a lot of fun. There were a lot of switchback turns so we couldnt get too fast. Not as fast as the Kirkwood decent on day 8 but it was still fun
After that decent we ended up on a bike path that was soo much fun to ride on. But after a while we ended up on another bike path that had some unexpected construction which caused the bike path to narrow to about a foot and a half wide and I ended up crashing into a fence that was along side it but I got up and back on my bike and just had a few scrapes. But it still pissed me off
After that we arrived at the Easter Seals Camp in Empire. We hung out for a few hours as our lodging wasnt ready yet. I took a shower and uploaded a few videos. I still have 3 to upload so maybe tomorrow they will all be done..... Hopefully
So after our lodging was opened we moved all of our stuff inside and then went and had dinner with the clients of the camp. It was a nice taco/mexican type dinner and was very good.
After that we went and watched the different cabins perform different skits and such and we performed our dance as well.
Lastly we all caravanned to McDonalds. It was almost 9 miles away. I dont think I have ever driven more than 3 miles to go to a McDonalds before. We got smoothies since we were all craving shakes and smoothies (this was on us though lol)
Now I am writing my blog
Time for bed
Peace, Love, and Fences
White "DJ" Doug
We headed out first today Mike Jones, Sanjeeve and I. We started out with a lot of downhills until we got to Keystone Pass. That was about 1000 feet of climbing which wasnt too bad and we had a small downhill after that. Then we started heading up Loveland Pass. This was a 2500ft climb over about 8 miles. At the top is the highest freeway pass in the US at 11,990ft. It was incredible up there and the funniest thing was that they had 4G up there:)
So after the barrage of pictures that were taken up on the pass we went down. It was quite the decent and was a lot of fun. There were a lot of switchback turns so we couldnt get too fast. Not as fast as the Kirkwood decent on day 8 but it was still fun
After that decent we ended up on a bike path that was soo much fun to ride on. But after a while we ended up on another bike path that had some unexpected construction which caused the bike path to narrow to about a foot and a half wide and I ended up crashing into a fence that was along side it but I got up and back on my bike and just had a few scrapes. But it still pissed me off
After that we arrived at the Easter Seals Camp in Empire. We hung out for a few hours as our lodging wasnt ready yet. I took a shower and uploaded a few videos. I still have 3 to upload so maybe tomorrow they will all be done..... Hopefully
So after our lodging was opened we moved all of our stuff inside and then went and had dinner with the clients of the camp. It was a nice taco/mexican type dinner and was very good.
After that we went and watched the different cabins perform different skits and such and we performed our dance as well.
Lastly we all caravanned to McDonalds. It was almost 9 miles away. I dont think I have ever driven more than 3 miles to go to a McDonalds before. We got smoothies since we were all craving shakes and smoothies (this was on us though lol)
Now I am writing my blog
Time for bed
Peace, Love, and Fences
White "DJ" Doug
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Day 25 Steamboat Springs, CO to Breckenridge, CO third century ride and Rabbit Ears Pass:)
So today we woke up at 5:30 and had our breakfast. We met up with the Rodgers family again. Bruce rode today but Layton didnt. We also met up with Dustin who is a pro cyclist that works for KRG.
Today we knew was going to be a rough day as it was 105 miles of riding and we were going to be riding through Rabbit Ears Pass. It was a nice 11 or so miles up a 6-8% grade. We did pretty good even if it was a tough ride. I was riding with Blake and Dave today and they pushed me a lot and we made it.
We had a scare at the end as there was lightning so we didnt know if we were going to get racked but we rode through the rain and got all the way to Breckenridge.
When we got in we showered at the local Rec Center and then we headed to Lodging. Lodging is a cabin up at the top of a hill lol so there are beds and it is a nice place.
Bruce and KRG took us out to dinner tonight at this really nice restaurant. We had spaghetti and Lasagna.
After that we came back to the lodging and now I am writing this getting ready for tomorrow when we go through Loveland Pass which is the highest freeway pass in the US. We will be cycling up to 11,990 feet tomorrow granted we are already at 9800 ft so we dont have much to go up but It will be a fun ride into Empire tomorrow
Have a great night
Peace, Love, and Bunnies
White "DJ" Doug
Today we knew was going to be a rough day as it was 105 miles of riding and we were going to be riding through Rabbit Ears Pass. It was a nice 11 or so miles up a 6-8% grade. We did pretty good even if it was a tough ride. I was riding with Blake and Dave today and they pushed me a lot and we made it.
We had a scare at the end as there was lightning so we didnt know if we were going to get racked but we rode through the rain and got all the way to Breckenridge.
When we got in we showered at the local Rec Center and then we headed to Lodging. Lodging is a cabin up at the top of a hill lol so there are beds and it is a nice place.
Bruce and KRG took us out to dinner tonight at this really nice restaurant. We had spaghetti and Lasagna.
After that we came back to the lodging and now I am writing this getting ready for tomorrow when we go through Loveland Pass which is the highest freeway pass in the US. We will be cycling up to 11,990 feet tomorrow granted we are already at 9800 ft so we dont have much to go up but It will be a fun ride into Empire tomorrow
Have a great night
Peace, Love, and Bunnies
White "DJ" Doug
Friday, June 28, 2013
Day 24 Craig, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO Easy day yay
So today we woke up at 6am and got to meet Bruce Rodgers. For those out there in internet land who dont know Bruce is I will tell you about him.
In 1987 Bruce decided he wanted to spread the message of Push America across the country and his method was to cycle across the country. Ever since he did that first ride the Journey of Hope has been happening every year since and growing every year. Bruce co-founded KRG Capital which is an equity firm and every year he sponsors the Journey of Hope and basically makes it possible.
So we met Bruce and his family (Wife: Sally Son: Layton Daughter: Madison) and Bruce and Laden rode with us today from Craig to Steamboat Springs. The will also ride with us tomorrow as well and all the way until Denver
The ride today was very easy and took us about 2.5 hours. We left about 7:15 in the morning and arrived a little after 10. It was a lot of rolling hills and that was about it.
We arrived into town and went to the highschool where we unpacked and setup our beds.
Me and a few people went out for lunch at a place called Double Z's BBQ which had really good food but didnt accept credit cards :(
After that I came back and took a nap and at about 5pm we headed over to a gentlemans house that was hosting our dinner and having a friendship visit. We visited with the clients of Horizons of Steamboat Springs and did some dancing and eating and having fun.
After that we had an hour to kill before we went out to the local ice cream/Candy shop as Bruce was buying us all ice cream and candy. I got some Jelly Bellys:)
After that I headed back to Lodging where I am writing my blog and now going to bed
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Beans
White "DJ" Doug
In 1987 Bruce decided he wanted to spread the message of Push America across the country and his method was to cycle across the country. Ever since he did that first ride the Journey of Hope has been happening every year since and growing every year. Bruce co-founded KRG Capital which is an equity firm and every year he sponsors the Journey of Hope and basically makes it possible.
So we met Bruce and his family (Wife: Sally Son: Layton Daughter: Madison) and Bruce and Laden rode with us today from Craig to Steamboat Springs. The will also ride with us tomorrow as well and all the way until Denver
The ride today was very easy and took us about 2.5 hours. We left about 7:15 in the morning and arrived a little after 10. It was a lot of rolling hills and that was about it.
We arrived into town and went to the highschool where we unpacked and setup our beds.
Me and a few people went out for lunch at a place called Double Z's BBQ which had really good food but didnt accept credit cards :(
After that I came back and took a nap and at about 5pm we headed over to a gentlemans house that was hosting our dinner and having a friendship visit. We visited with the clients of Horizons of Steamboat Springs and did some dancing and eating and having fun.
After that we had an hour to kill before we went out to the local ice cream/Candy shop as Bruce was buying us all ice cream and candy. I got some Jelly Bellys:)
After that I headed back to Lodging where I am writing my blog and now going to bed
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Beans
White "DJ" Doug
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