The last couple of days we have had special riders with us. All of them have really enhanced the ride. Greg Storey, especially being one of my very best friends, was really fun to have along. He and Erik V rode the last 4 days with us and helped carry the load. Greg and I have talked about this ride for the last year, and I've gotten great insight from him. So riding with him, I could use a lot of what we had talked about for this type of ride. Talking about doing something and actually doing it is so different and so much better.
Today the group did 135 miles together. We had great weather. We had fun. We had great visits and finished the day with DQ.
I personally want to thank all the riders that came and rode with us. They all enhanced our ride and made it that much better.
As we speak, we are looking out at Lake Michigan, and prepare to leave at midnight. We are all re-energized with all the family and friends who have given extra support in So Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
We are preparing for our last 1000 miles of the trip with great energy and strong mind set.
Love to all
Jerry
Up at midnight so you can catch a free ride? You guys are energetic! I am so glad to see that you are still in favor with the weather gods and hope that continues. The last 1000 miles! What will all of us slackers read every day once the ride is over? Juls,,,hope you and mom are still hanging in there. Love Jan
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ReplyDeleteI hope you all enjoyed the ferry and will enjoy Michigan! Love, Erin
Once again, I am going to try to post a comment, although I have been unsuccessful to date. On behalf of the Ulwelling family, I want you to know how much your completing this journey means to us. Dan was an inspiration to many of you in the early days of cycling, and now you are an inspiration to countless others. It was such great fun to visit with all of you in Zumbrota. Julie, you truly are my "hero(ine)." Thank you to all of you riders who are "keeping the dream alive."
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Kate
"Nothing in the world can take the
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- Calvin Coolidge
Keep it up! Jerry...We're all riding with you in spirit!
Cindy Hanson
What a blast it was seeing you guys in Wabasha! To be honest, I didn't know how well you would hold up over the mountains and with all the miles you have put on, but after seeing and talking to you - well...wow! ..you all look fantastic... ...you could ride right into Europe and Asia! Amazing men!
ReplyDeleteHave really enjoyed following your adventures on line. I am in So Carolina now & can still follow you all!! Dick hope you didn't get hurt or bruised on your tuck & roll! Keep up the good work & I will continue to follow you all! Ride on!! Barb Staples
ReplyDeleteHello Julie and boys....I say that as seeing you all on Saturday made us think how you all look like little boys on a joy ride!! Keep up the great job and continue to ride safe...Julie, I hope you were able to enjoy more then one carmel apple..kuddo's lady!!
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Bill and Linda Nicol
Hello Julie and boys....I say that as seeing you all on Saturday made us think how you all look like little boys on a joy ride!! Keep up the great job and continue to ride safe...Julie, I hope you were able to enjoy more then one carmel apple..kuddo's lady!!
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Bill and Linda Nicol
I cannot believe that you are already on East Coast time. As I could see from the turnout this weekend, you all are a bunch of rockstars. Keep it up.
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