Amy, Evonne, Sam, and Deidre
Deidre in Big Sky Country
Tim, Mark, Charles, Deidre, Sam, Susan, Evonne, Amy, Mike
In this beautiful countryside, I only need to say, "I want to stop and take a photo." (Even if it is only an excuse for a rest break.)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Photo Opportunities
"The world lies right beyond the handlebars of any bicycle" -Daniel Behrman
Amy, Evonne, Sam, and Deidre
Deidre in Big Sky Country
Tim, Mark, Charles, Deidre, Sam, Susan, Evonne, Amy, Mike
In this beautiful countryside, I only need to say, "I want to stop and take a photo." (Even if it is only an excuse for a rest break.)
Amy, Evonne, Sam, and Deidre
Deidre in Big Sky Country
Tim, Mark, Charles, Deidre, Sam, Susan, Evonne, Amy, Mike
In this beautiful countryside, I only need to say, "I want to stop and take a photo." (Even if it is only an excuse for a rest break.)
Crossing State Lines
While cycling these past two weeks, we have encountered some regional differences, not just state lines. Here are a few:
Yes, indeed! A rodeo parade in WA!
State number 2 = Idaho
Idaho has drive thru convenience stores - the Express Way in Sandpoint, Idaho. Now you don't even need to leave your car - they bring the snacks to you! (oh boy!)
Evonne and I have been perplexed as we have seen multiple signs for "falls" - we have looked all over for the waterfalls, only to learn in the West "falls = dams". And yes, we were disappointed.
State number 3 = Montana
Yes, indeed! A rodeo parade in WA!
State number 2 = Idaho
Idaho has drive thru convenience stores - the Express Way in Sandpoint, Idaho. Now you don't even need to leave your car - they bring the snacks to you! (oh boy!)
Evonne and I have been perplexed as we have seen multiple signs for "falls" - we have looked all over for the waterfalls, only to learn in the West "falls = dams". And yes, we were disappointed.
State number 3 = Montana
Spokane, WA to Sandpoint, Idaho
A beautiful day riding today (June 26th) from Spokane to Sandpoint! Sunshine! God's beautiful creation - bright blue skies, green forested hills, lakes! Glorious! I was just giving shouts of praise! (Plus, having a day off to rest in Spokane worked wonders!)
"o Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth...When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him." -Psalm 8:1, 3-4
"Shout to the Lord, all the earth, break out in praise and sing for you! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in. Let the rivers clap their hands in glee! Let the hills sing out their songs of joy before the Lord" - Psalm 98
Friday, June 25, 2010
Day 4: Odessa to Spokane
Absolutely gorgeous end to the 75+ mile ride yesterday from Odessa to Spokane.
Everyone is excited for a rest day. I am hoping a day off will help my left knee, as I developed bursitis in the first few days of this ride. Overall, I am blessed to have the health I do which enables me to partake in such a ride. I am thankful!
Everyone is excited for a rest day. I am hoping a day off will help my left knee, as I developed bursitis in the first few days of this ride. Overall, I am blessed to have the health I do which enables me to partake in such a ride. I am thankful!
DAY 2 AND 3
Day 2 = 72+ miles from Easton State Park to Vantage.
Fellow riders biking away from the Petrified Forest near Vantage.
Columbia River in Vantage.
Day 3 = a brutal ride from Vantage to Odessa, WA...fortunately, I found comfort in the fact that all my fellow riders agreed that today was tough. I certainly did not know the state of Washington was arid and desert-like. No services for the last 40 miles and the headwind forced us to even pedal downhill.
(We were amused by this sign: "Welcome to the peaceful community of Willow Creek!" Peaceful - yes! Community - where's the community?)
Evonne and I actually pedalled slower downhill than uphill.
Fellow riders biking away from the Petrified Forest near Vantage.
Columbia River in Vantage.
Day 3 = a brutal ride from Vantage to Odessa, WA...fortunately, I found comfort in the fact that all my fellow riders agreed that today was tough. I certainly did not know the state of Washington was arid and desert-like. No services for the last 40 miles and the headwind forced us to even pedal downhill.
(We were amused by this sign: "Welcome to the peaceful community of Willow Creek!" Peaceful - yes! Community - where's the community?)
Evonne and I actually pedalled slower downhill than uphill.
Day 2: GIVE A HOOT! DON'T POLLUTE
Today I was quite frustrated while riding thru the beautiful countryside because there would be bags of trash dumped on the side of the road.
Intentionally.
Grr.
Seriously, it's not as if one was driving, deciding on a whim to pull over to the side of the road while thinking "oh what a great time to clean my car. There is not waste bin, so I guess I can just dump all my trash here." Come on people. If one is intentionally dumping, can't he/she intentionally wait for a rubbish bin!
Reminds me of my cousin Deb saying, "The world is not your ashtray!" to those who throw cigarette butts on the ground. Indeed, "The world is not your trash bin!"
Intentionally.
Grr.
Seriously, it's not as if one was driving, deciding on a whim to pull over to the side of the road while thinking "oh what a great time to clean my car. There is not waste bin, so I guess I can just dump all my trash here." Come on people. If one is intentionally dumping, can't he/she intentionally wait for a rubbish bin!
Reminds me of my cousin Deb saying, "The world is not your ashtray!" to those who throw cigarette butts on the ground. Indeed, "The world is not your trash bin!"
DAY ONE: Monday June 21, 2010
Collectively, 25 BIG RIDERS raised over 175,000 dollars for the American Lung Association.
Day One = 97+ miles from Seattle to Easton. Excited to just begin. Beautiful countryside! Waterfalls.
Mountains.
Forests.
According to our ride organizer Bridgett, Day One is the 2nd hardest day of the ride. Definitely nice to have this day behind me. While riding thru the mountains, I was surprised by how some obvious downhills actually felt like I was climbing upwards!
Day One = 97+ miles from Seattle to Easton. Excited to just begin. Beautiful countryside! Waterfalls.
Mountains.
Forests.
According to our ride organizer Bridgett, Day One is the 2nd hardest day of the ride. Definitely nice to have this day behind me. While riding thru the mountains, I was surprised by how some obvious downhills actually felt like I was climbing upwards!
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