Rode 67 miles today and it is the new champion for the hardest day of the trip. We went up and down over 50 hills. 25 mph going down and 4 mph going up. I had to push my bike 6 times because the road was to steep for me to pedal it up. I started getting a bit whinny in my self talk as I would crest a hill thinking surly this the last one and see a literal roller coaster of them as far as I could see. I then reminded myself of some of my goals for doing this bicycle thing. Get in really good shape. Yep, these rollers were doing that for sure. Lose weight. I have lost 15 pounds so far and I have been eating like a pig and today I lost over a pound. Hills are wonderful things! Another goal for the trip is to Learn to be tough minded and develope a strong character trait of endurance. So I kept saying at the top of every hill upon seeing some more, “enjoy the challenge”!
We are camping in a field next to an RV park. There is a bathroom in the laundermat, but no shower but a truck stop a couple blocks away had showers for $5. Well spent money. We were scheduled to bike 90 miles tomorrow, but we were so tired that we decided to do it in 2 days. We have 4 extra unsceduled days so we decided to use one. Good decision. Love you all. Dee
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You’re too much Pastor Dee! Your stories bring back so many memories of bike riding…horns, hills, heat, bugs and sweaty clothes. Character building…you’re getting plenty of that!
Celebrated my 59th birthday and talked with our family about your trip and how much you would have liked the apple pie and ice cream. Very good and squirted a little chocolate syrup on the top just for you! Hello and best wishes from Bob & Kathy, Jesse & Karin and Justyn & Ashley.
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Gosh Pastor Dee, Mike and I are really enjoying your blog, you are so funny and discriptive we feel like we are actually watching you go through this journey. We talk about maybe being able to do this when we can afford to have the length of time off. Can’t remember if you will go through Colorado, we are Colorado kids, if you do I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for being a inspiration. Keep it it up!
Mike and Debbie Burner
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We read every entry you blog, and are impressed that you don’t write about what you see, but what you experience — and your reactions, thoughts and prayers about those experiences. We pray for you fervently! Enjoy the downhill, when you finally get there! We love you!
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Love all your posts Dad! You are such a great example to your grandkids in character building. They are learning alot from you! Thanks!
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