Today we completed the 17
th and final day of the 2007
version of the Southern Transcontinental Elite PAC Tour - Eric, myself, and 19 others (21 total) out of the original 50 people completed all 2,797 miles and are
RAAM (Race Across America) qualified for the men's solo division. I suppose all of our wives are worried we might do
RAAM now? Today was 142 miles from Dublin GA to
Tybee Island GA.
Anyway, it was a fantastic ride. Hard, hot, humid, fun, exciting, and a true test. I am glad to have completed it. I met a lot of new friends that I hope to see again someday. Here is a picture as we made our way over the boardwalk to the Atlantic ocean.
Eric and I are holding our bikes in the Atlantic ocean. Just 17+ days ago we took the same photo in the Pacific.
Then they had us assemble for a group picture. I think all the beach people thought it was kind of strange to see us and our bicycles on the beach. The water was warm (even for me) and later on, I went in to float around for a while.
Tomorrow (Wednesday 6/27/07) it's back to Colorado Springs. It has been a long time since we have seen our families. It has been a long time since we've been to work too. It was an adventure but now it's back to reality.
5 comments:
Congratulations!
Vernon,
Congratulations.
I can't believe you guys aren't biking back to Colorado...it's only ~1,300 miles.
Jeff
Vernon,
CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible acheivement. You never cease to amaze and impress me.
Want to go for a bike ride on Saturday??
Paul
Thanks for the comments. It was a great adventure. I probably should have bicycled back to Colorado aftet the troubles getting home by United Airlines and sleepon on the floor at the Chicago airport on Wednesday night 6/27/07.
Congratulations Vernon. Very impressive. If you need to put your feet up and relax, come to Bellingham for a short visit. Mom may be coming sometime in August. I'm glad you completed your trip. Is France coming up again. Love you. Valerie
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