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
Day 23 Dinosaur, CO to Craig, CO No rack today yay
So today we woke up at 5:30 and had our breakfast. We then got in our pacelines and cycled out of the town and headed to Craig, CO. The journey was long and tiring. I rode with Saurabh, and Michael Walton. I have come to hate rolling hills as it never seems like you accomplish anything. So with the really tight rack point we made it with about a minute to spare lol but we made it all 88 miles today and I was happy that we finished.
When we got into Craig we hung out at the Kum & Go till we were ready for our arrival. We double pacelined to the arrival at the Boys and Girls Club of Craig and then we hung out with the kids there for a while. We had ice cream and the guys performed the "Kids on the Block" puppet show which the kids really liked.
I met this really cool 11 year old I think her name was Allison and I was very impressed at how intelligent she was. She was able to hold great conversation and even correct my grammar.
After that we showered changed and then headed out to a picnic shelter and hung out with the clients of the Horizons group. They fed us a great dinner and then we launched water balloons and watched as everyone got crazy with the squirting of water at each other. To the point where people were getting coolers of water dumped on them.
We then went back to lodging and had a team meeting to learn about what to expect in Denver and the days surrounding it.
Then we made a trip to McDonalds to get ice and now I am catching up on the blog and going to bed 6am wake up tomorrow
Good Night All
Peace, Love, and Baloons
White "DJ" Doug
When we got into Craig we hung out at the Kum & Go till we were ready for our arrival. We double pacelined to the arrival at the Boys and Girls Club of Craig and then we hung out with the kids there for a while. We had ice cream and the guys performed the "Kids on the Block" puppet show which the kids really liked.
I met this really cool 11 year old I think her name was Allison and I was very impressed at how intelligent she was. She was able to hold great conversation and even correct my grammar.
After that we showered changed and then headed out to a picnic shelter and hung out with the clients of the Horizons group. They fed us a great dinner and then we launched water balloons and watched as everyone got crazy with the squirting of water at each other. To the point where people were getting coolers of water dumped on them.
We then went back to lodging and had a team meeting to learn about what to expect in Denver and the days surrounding it.
Then we made a trip to McDonalds to get ice and now I am catching up on the blog and going to bed 6am wake up tomorrow
Good Night All
Peace, Love, and Baloons
White "DJ" Doug
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Day 22 Duchense, UT to Naples, UT to Dinosaur, CO LOL
So today we woke up at 6am and had our breakfast. We then did a double paceline for a while to get out of town and then we went off on our 95 mile ride from Duchense, UT to Dinosaur, CO.
It was a long and boring ride after the first 20 miles. Though after 65 miles one of the guys chains popped off and the derailer was messed up. Then I was standing around and then just started feeling light headed. When the Project Manager came to figure out his chain situation he told me that I should just rack my bike the rest of the ride as the road we had been on was really really heavily trafficked with trucks and he didnt want me falling over or swerving out into traffic so the last 27 miles I rode in the van.
From what I was told by the PM and the guys that went the whole way was that the last 27 miles were just extremely hot and deserty and really not pleasant at all. My PM said it wouldnt be worth it to risk my health for those few miles
So we got into Dinosaur and went and got some milkshakes and then setup and showered and changed.
We were then fed dinner by the locals here and it was really good. Tomorrow we are off to Craig, CO and hopefully it will be a better day
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Dinosaurs
White "DJ" Doug
It was a long and boring ride after the first 20 miles. Though after 65 miles one of the guys chains popped off and the derailer was messed up. Then I was standing around and then just started feeling light headed. When the Project Manager came to figure out his chain situation he told me that I should just rack my bike the rest of the ride as the road we had been on was really really heavily trafficked with trucks and he didnt want me falling over or swerving out into traffic so the last 27 miles I rode in the van.
From what I was told by the PM and the guys that went the whole way was that the last 27 miles were just extremely hot and deserty and really not pleasant at all. My PM said it wouldnt be worth it to risk my health for those few miles
So we got into Dinosaur and went and got some milkshakes and then setup and showered and changed.
We were then fed dinner by the locals here and it was really good. Tomorrow we are off to Craig, CO and hopefully it will be a better day
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Dinosaurs
White "DJ" Doug
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Day 21 Park City, UT to Duchense, UT Gone Tubing!!!!!!
So today we woke up at 5:30 (back to biking and waking up early for a few days) and checked out of our hotel rooms. We had breakfast out in the parking lot and had some left overs from breakfast the other day Eggs and potatoes which were good.
We headed out on our 86 mile ride to Duhense. It was long but pretty decent the first 10 or so miles. Then we went up a long uphill. We climbed from 7000ft to 9500 feet with some small decents in there as well. Over all we did 4600 feet of climbing today which wasnt too bad. We had a nice decent the rest of the day and made it into town about 120pm. We setup and changed into our swim suits as we were told we were going to the lake.
We got to the lake and went for a little swim and then came back out to learn a little about the town from the city commissioner. He brought us a bunch of snacks and water which was really cool.
We hung out for a bit and the guys played some soccer and football and then we were told that we were going to get to go boating/tubing. We were excited at this and I had never been tubing before.
So I waited and in like 30 mins it was my turn to hop on the boat. I went on with Kyle, Jack, Austin, Jeff, and Sanjeeve. It was a two person tube and I watched Jeff and Kyle go first. They lasted a while but eventually Kyle wiped and then Jeff shortly after.
I went next with Sanjeeve and we lasted quite a while till I decided to take one of my hands off to wave and woo hoo and I wiped. Then Jack and Austin went on and they did pretty well but eventually wiped epically together.
I went back out with Jeff and we held on strong till Jeffs foot went in the water and we just flipped. It was so much fun and I am glad we did it.
After that we went to the park next to the school and we had a nice dinner of ribs, potatoes, chili and other things served to us by the lions club. It was really good food and after that we took a group picture and headed back to lodging.
We did a team esque type event and then it was time for bed.
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Tubes
White "DJ" Doug
We headed out on our 86 mile ride to Duhense. It was long but pretty decent the first 10 or so miles. Then we went up a long uphill. We climbed from 7000ft to 9500 feet with some small decents in there as well. Over all we did 4600 feet of climbing today which wasnt too bad. We had a nice decent the rest of the day and made it into town about 120pm. We setup and changed into our swim suits as we were told we were going to the lake.
We got to the lake and went for a little swim and then came back out to learn a little about the town from the city commissioner. He brought us a bunch of snacks and water which was really cool.
We hung out for a bit and the guys played some soccer and football and then we were told that we were going to get to go boating/tubing. We were excited at this and I had never been tubing before.
So I waited and in like 30 mins it was my turn to hop on the boat. I went on with Kyle, Jack, Austin, Jeff, and Sanjeeve. It was a two person tube and I watched Jeff and Kyle go first. They lasted a while but eventually Kyle wiped and then Jeff shortly after.
I went next with Sanjeeve and we lasted quite a while till I decided to take one of my hands off to wave and woo hoo and I wiped. Then Jack and Austin went on and they did pretty well but eventually wiped epically together.
I went back out with Jeff and we held on strong till Jeffs foot went in the water and we just flipped. It was so much fun and I am glad we did it.
After that we went to the park next to the school and we had a nice dinner of ribs, potatoes, chili and other things served to us by the lions club. It was really good food and after that we took a group picture and headed back to lodging.
We did a team esque type event and then it was time for bed.
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Tubes
White "DJ" Doug
Monday, June 24, 2013
Day 20 Second day off. Chillin in Park City, UT
So today we got to sleep in a little had a 7am wake up on our day off. Though today was not entirely free as we had a lot of things planned. We woke up and put on our cycling outfits (yes I know I said it was our day off) We hopped on our bicycles and rode with a sweet police escort 4 miles downhill to the Whole Foods Market in Park City.
Whole Foods sponsored us with a really nice breakfast with eggs, bacon, fruit, yogurt, juice, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy etc. We ate alot today since we didnt have to hop right on a bike and ride. After breakfast we racked our bikes and rode back to the hotel to change for our team event.
We then rode to the Utah Olympic park where we did some ziplining and some alpine sliding and just had some fun. We got to watch people doing some sweet jumps on skiis and just explore the park that was home to the 2002 olympic games.
We then rode back to Main st where we had our dinner the night before and we went to the Deli on Main st where the owner Barb served us sandwiches and ice cream for lunch and we got to hang out and chat with her for a bit.
We then went to visit a local bike shop so a couple guys could get things for their bikes and then we had naptime for a few hours.
After that we went to the National Abilities Center where we rode bikes and trikes with people with disabilities Some of the guys brought theirs and went on like a 7 mile ride with some of the clients and me and others rode trikes and hand cycles with others. We had a great time and and then we headed back to the hotel to have some pizza for dinner and now I am catching up on videos and blog posts and organizing for tomorrow.
Have a great night internet
Peace, Love, and Sprites
White "DJ" Doug
Whole Foods sponsored us with a really nice breakfast with eggs, bacon, fruit, yogurt, juice, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy etc. We ate alot today since we didnt have to hop right on a bike and ride. After breakfast we racked our bikes and rode back to the hotel to change for our team event.
We then rode to the Utah Olympic park where we did some ziplining and some alpine sliding and just had some fun. We got to watch people doing some sweet jumps on skiis and just explore the park that was home to the 2002 olympic games.
We then rode back to Main st where we had our dinner the night before and we went to the Deli on Main st where the owner Barb served us sandwiches and ice cream for lunch and we got to hang out and chat with her for a bit.
We then went to visit a local bike shop so a couple guys could get things for their bikes and then we had naptime for a few hours.
After that we went to the National Abilities Center where we rode bikes and trikes with people with disabilities Some of the guys brought theirs and went on like a 7 mile ride with some of the clients and me and others rode trikes and hand cycles with others. We had a great time and and then we headed back to the hotel to have some pizza for dinner and now I am catching up on videos and blog posts and organizing for tomorrow.
Have a great night internet
Peace, Love, and Sprites
White "DJ" Doug
Day 19 Salt Lake City, UT to Park City, UT Rack Rack City:)
So we got to sleep in a whole hour later today and woke up at 6:30am. We woke up and were told we had 45 mins to get ready instead of the usual 30 and that we were being taken to McDonalds for breakfast.
So we got packed up and left the church and racked our bikes on the vans and headed to McDonalds. We were at McDonalds for like an hour eating and relaxing as our visit was not ready for a bit.
We then departed for a park where for the next few hours we hung out with this group called TRAILS (Therapeutic Recreation & Independent Lifestyles) that focuses on adaptive sports. They brought a bunch of hand cycles out for us to try and so we all rode around on them for a while. They also had a cross country skiboard setup that we tried out.
After that we rode our bikes to the Whole Foods where we were fed lunch and then we rode our bikes about 11 miles up a hill to little mountain pass and we took some pictures up there and then rode down the hill. It was a fun hill but at the bottom we were all racked because we couldnt ride our bikes on the highway. We were driven about 6 miles and then we took our bikes off and then our project manager told us we didnt have time to ride to lodging so we put our bikes back on the racks and were driven to our lodging. We are staying at a hotel in Park city as we are here for two days.
We checked in and showered and then headed out to the Wasatch brew pub and were served a really good meal and then I went back to lodging and tried to help one of the guys with photos and update my blog so I think I am doing well I just need to get one video up for yesterday and I am good
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Keycards
White "DJ" Doug
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Day 18 Payson, UT to Salt Lake City, UT and the Mormon Temple
So today we woke up earlier 5:15 and we had a better breakfast ie. we got a whole bagel instead of a half.
We then went out and rode 80 miles before 1pm which was a lot of work. I rode with Chris and Jason today and well it was a trip. We had some headwind and then a lot of rolling hills. I got some good pictures with my gopro today and it was more scenic
We actually went through a few cities and some civilization which is a change from the desert. We rode today with Jeff who is a 5 time Pi Alpha and when we got into Salt Lake City we were fed by the United methodist church and the Childrens Tumor Foundation. They fed us a Spaghetti lunch and we learned a lot about NF Neuro Fibromatosis (SP?)
We then rode to lodging which is Zion Lutheran church and showered and setup our sleeping arrangements.
After that Jeff took us out to dinner at a place called Iggy's Grill in SLC where we had some great food and some great conversation and watched the Blackhawks pound the Bruins.
We then went to check out the large Mormon Temple and then head back to lodging.
Today was a fun day, challenging, but fun
Have a good night
Peace, Love, and Mormons
White "DJ" Doug
We then went out and rode 80 miles before 1pm which was a lot of work. I rode with Chris and Jason today and well it was a trip. We had some headwind and then a lot of rolling hills. I got some good pictures with my gopro today and it was more scenic
We actually went through a few cities and some civilization which is a change from the desert. We rode today with Jeff who is a 5 time Pi Alpha and when we got into Salt Lake City we were fed by the United methodist church and the Childrens Tumor Foundation. They fed us a Spaghetti lunch and we learned a lot about NF Neuro Fibromatosis (SP?)
We then rode to lodging which is Zion Lutheran church and showered and setup our sleeping arrangements.
After that Jeff took us out to dinner at a place called Iggy's Grill in SLC where we had some great food and some great conversation and watched the Blackhawks pound the Bruins.
We then went to check out the large Mormon Temple and then head back to lodging.
Today was a fun day, challenging, but fun
Have a good night
White "DJ" Doug
Day 18 lunch in Salt Lake City
So we made it to Salt Lake City and we are enjoying lunch by the Lions club
Friday, June 21, 2013
Day 17 Delta, UT to Payson, UT first ride along
So today was the normal thing waking up at 5:30 and having breakfast in the parking lot. Seems like mornings are the same. Pack up, get outside and packed in 30 mins or less, breakfast, circle up and then head out.
Today I was riding with Dave and Kevin and it was a very stressful ride. We had a schedule to keep so this was the first day that people got racked because of not making it to rack point.
The ride was long we rode 72 miles through long and boring rolling hills but we did get to a nice summit at the end after we had gotten through Eureka, UT. We arrived to Payson at like 12:20 and waited around until our ride alongs showed up. We rode the remaining 4 miles to our final destination with members of CAF (Challanged Athletes Foundation). When we got to the senior center in Payson we were fed a nice dinner cooked by the inmates at a local prison.
I then went out and did some laundry and came back to lodging.
We had Subway subs for dinner that were sponsored by a Pi Kapp that is a 5 time Pi Alpha (did Journey of Hope, Gear up Florida, or Build America)
We then had a team meeting where we talked about safety amongst other things.
Have a great night
Peace, Love, and Deers
White "DJ" Doug
Today I was riding with Dave and Kevin and it was a very stressful ride. We had a schedule to keep so this was the first day that people got racked because of not making it to rack point.
The ride was long we rode 72 miles through long and boring rolling hills but we did get to a nice summit at the end after we had gotten through Eureka, UT. We arrived to Payson at like 12:20 and waited around until our ride alongs showed up. We rode the remaining 4 miles to our final destination with members of CAF (Challanged Athletes Foundation). When we got to the senior center in Payson we were fed a nice dinner cooked by the inmates at a local prison.
I then went out and did some laundry and came back to lodging.
We had Subway subs for dinner that were sponsored by a Pi Kapp that is a 5 time Pi Alpha (did Journey of Hope, Gear up Florida, or Build America)
We then had a team meeting where we talked about safety amongst other things.
Peace, Love, and Deers
White "DJ" Doug
Day 16 Baker, NV to Delta, UT with mexican food and car washes
So today was another typical 5:30 wake up and we got everything out of the place we were staying at and had a wonderful banana and bagel breakfast.
Today was kinda sucky because it was a 96 mile day but our PM decided that we need more century rides so he put it to a vote the night before to add 4 miles to the route so that it would be over 100 and the yays won so we had an over a 100 mile day today.
Today was really just long and boring. We started out having a few hills to climb and then a nice decent that you can see in the video below and then after that it was pretty much flat for the remaining 80 miles with about 40-50 of that being one straight road.
We saw some desert and some salt flats but not much else. The road was really rough and bumpy but after about 9 hours we finally got to Delta, UT
We arrived and got showered and changed and then headed out to get a team dinner at a local mexican place called Zapata's. They had really good food and really cheap food. We stuffed ourselves there and then went to the car wash to wash the team vans. That was fun and you can see that in the video as well.
After that I came back to the lodging and started working on the videos and blogs for the past few days along with having a safety meeting and now after I finish this going to bed:)
I hope you all had a great day and I will talk to you tomorrow.
Peace, Love, and Salts
White "DJ" Doug
Today was kinda sucky because it was a 96 mile day but our PM decided that we need more century rides so he put it to a vote the night before to add 4 miles to the route so that it would be over 100 and the yays won so we had an over a 100 mile day today.
Today was really just long and boring. We started out having a few hills to climb and then a nice decent that you can see in the video below and then after that it was pretty much flat for the remaining 80 miles with about 40-50 of that being one straight road.
We saw some desert and some salt flats but not much else. The road was really rough and bumpy but after about 9 hours we finally got to Delta, UT
We arrived and got showered and changed and then headed out to get a team dinner at a local mexican place called Zapata's. They had really good food and really cheap food. We stuffed ourselves there and then went to the car wash to wash the team vans. That was fun and you can see that in the video as well.
After that I came back to the lodging and started working on the videos and blogs for the past few days along with having a safety meeting and now after I finish this going to bed:)
I hope you all had a great day and I will talk to you tomorrow.
Peace, Love, and Salts
White "DJ" Doug
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