Day 2-6/17 Updates
John's Day 2 Journal: All the Way on 80
06/17/08 22:44
Route:
Lovelock, NV, to Valmy,
NV
Total Day's Miles: 116.60
Mile I Rode: 100.40
Total Miles To Date: 223.41
Weather: 50 degrees in the morning 85 degrees at end of ride
Highlights
The entire trip was completed on Highway 80 riding on the shoulder. Great ride, no problems. At one point, as the sun was cresting over a distance mountain and wth the vast openness in front of me, I was overwhelmed by the fact I was living out a long-time dream.
Today is the day I first understood the full force of what we had embarked upon. Physically exhausted from the night before and working on less than five hours sleep, we left an hour before dawn. The wide expansion of Nevada awakening before us, we worked together to push and pull each other as we tried to maintain a rhythm. By 8:00 am we had covered over 60 miles. As the sun begins to be felt, our bodies began to feel the wear of the day; the need for nourishment ran deep. By 11:00, with time and miles adding up and the end in site, our team of riders is lending support to each other because every mile feels like five. Finally, when you are done, an incredible sense of satisfaction runs through your body as you provide a cheer of support to the next group of riders about to complete the next 120 mile leg. Then you realize you have eight days to go and wonder how on God’s earth you will be able to sustain the effort. It’s the greatest feeling I have ever felt, knowing I will be challenging my entire mind, body, and soul to complete my dream.
Total Day's Miles: 116.60
Mile I Rode: 100.40
Total Miles To Date: 223.41
Weather: 50 degrees in the morning 85 degrees at end of ride
Highlights
The entire trip was completed on Highway 80 riding on the shoulder. Great ride, no problems. At one point, as the sun was cresting over a distance mountain and wth the vast openness in front of me, I was overwhelmed by the fact I was living out a long-time dream.
Today is the day I first understood the full force of what we had embarked upon. Physically exhausted from the night before and working on less than five hours sleep, we left an hour before dawn. The wide expansion of Nevada awakening before us, we worked together to push and pull each other as we tried to maintain a rhythm. By 8:00 am we had covered over 60 miles. As the sun begins to be felt, our bodies began to feel the wear of the day; the need for nourishment ran deep. By 11:00, with time and miles adding up and the end in site, our team of riders is lending support to each other because every mile feels like five. Finally, when you are done, an incredible sense of satisfaction runs through your body as you provide a cheer of support to the next group of riders about to complete the next 120 mile leg. Then you realize you have eight days to go and wonder how on God’s earth you will be able to sustain the effort. It’s the greatest feeling I have ever felt, knowing I will be challenging my entire mind, body, and soul to complete my dream.
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Sacramento Rally Photos
06/17/08 10:58
Brother Tony yet
again...
Piper has shared photos from yesterday's rally in Sacramento. Click here to view a quick slideshow of yesterday's event.
Piper has shared photos from yesterday's rally in Sacramento. Click here to view a quick slideshow of yesterday's event.
Sam Arriving at Team Will's Sacramento
Rally
Third-Hand Report: Dippin' and Sippin'
06/17/08 09:24
Brother Tony here,
reporting third-hand ...
John/Sam's wife Piper called last night to report that Team Will set off from San Francisco successfully Monday morning. After dippin' (in the Pacific) and sippin' (champagne), the Shift 1 Riders took off over the Golden Gate Bridge and rode all the way to Sacramento. There, at the state capital, the Shift 1 riders met-up with Team Will's Shifts 2 and 3 riders for a send-off rally. With a police escort, all three shifts rode from the capital to officially embark on the 2008 ride.
John/Sam told Piper he never had a stronger ride than his ride from SF to Sacto and that he's feeling great. For her part, Piper, along with daughter Erin and son Brandt, were thrilled to be involved in Monday's festivities as they met up with Sam and Team Will in Sacramento.
Piper reports that John/Sam has pictures of his ride over the Golden Gate. We'll post them here as soon as he's able to find an Internet connection to send them to us.
REQUEST: If anyone comes across any news coverage of yesterday's event in Sacramento, please e-mail it to me at tony@nivernais.com so I can post it for everyone following Sam's progress. Thanks!
John/Sam's wife Piper called last night to report that Team Will set off from San Francisco successfully Monday morning. After dippin' (in the Pacific) and sippin' (champagne), the Shift 1 Riders took off over the Golden Gate Bridge and rode all the way to Sacramento. There, at the state capital, the Shift 1 riders met-up with Team Will's Shifts 2 and 3 riders for a send-off rally. With a police escort, all three shifts rode from the capital to officially embark on the 2008 ride.
John/Sam told Piper he never had a stronger ride than his ride from SF to Sacto and that he's feeling great. For her part, Piper, along with daughter Erin and son Brandt, were thrilled to be involved in Monday's festivities as they met up with Sam and Team Will in Sacramento.
Piper reports that John/Sam has pictures of his ride over the Golden Gate. We'll post them here as soon as he's able to find an Internet connection to send them to us.
REQUEST: If anyone comes across any news coverage of yesterday's event in Sacramento, please e-mail it to me at tony@nivernais.com so I can post it for everyone following Sam's progress. Thanks!