Greetings from Peru
Greetings and salutations from Cusco! The boys and I found an internet room, and this is our wacky treat at the end of our long, adventure-filled days. For about 30 cents American, we can play on the internet for about an hour. HOW COOL IS THAT???
I’ll tell you: VERY.
And so here I am. We just [...]
Day is done…
$8 million raised for AIDS research & relief.105 miles, our longest day.45 miles, our shortest day.12 camp set-ups and downs.7 days.585 miles.1,840 riders.2 tired legs.1 blue bike.
I would like to extend a hearty thank you to all who helped make this ride a reality. Thank you to those who donated to my ride. Thank you [...]
Lifting the spirits
Day six began as a cold, foggy Lompoc morning. Riders were tired, sleepy, and finally showing outright symptoms of a feeling we were all warned about on Orientation Day.
“You’ve been told about the many mixed emotions you will experience on this ride. Eurphoria, sadness, deep pride,” said the announcer. “But I’m here to tell you [...]
Life in the purple tent city
Whispered conversations stir me from my sleep. A giggle floats past. Once again my conscious mind becomes aware of the sonorous boom from the tent to my left . It rumbles low and deep, and is soon joined by a craggy, nasaly honk three tents behind me. Then a third camper joins in, all unbeknownst. [...]
Red Dress Day
Day 5 on the ride is “Red Dress Day,” as we pass through Santa Maria and head into Lompoc. Years ago the day began as “Dress in Red Day,” with the thought that as riders streamed down the road, their collective line would resemble one, long red ribbon. Over time fashionistas transcended the bland.
