Day #3 Barstow to Needles, California
Today we awoke to a beautiful 52 degree morning in the desert. At 6:30 am the first team, Pat, Rob, Dennis and Kevin departed from the Hotel. We got a little turned around and we were 20 miles en-route before support was able to locate us. The winds were again in our favor
, however, we hit the worst 9 mile stretch of road any of us had ever ridden on. After some creative thinking we decided to jump on Interstate 40 (although "technically" we can't do that) and continue the route.The second team, Bruce, Nancy, Tony and Dawn began their ride from Ludlow, California and moved along at a great pace. They had a few very long but gradual hills and then some really fast, 40 + mph downhills. Tony had flat #2 for the trip.
Group 3, Craig, Moose, Fred and SB started off in the Hot desert sun. We continued on Interstate 40, busy with Easter Day Traffic. Up a very long (15 mile) and gradual hill they went. When they crested the hill, Steve "Moose" Gottschalk could be heard yelling "Moose like down hill". Unfortunately another hill was ahead...but...they worked hard in UNITY and did it. The way down was a fast jaunt to the Hotel...all in all another great day for those involved.
posted by PUT Coast to Coast at 3:05 PM
14 Comments:
I am also enjoying the updates & photos. From what I see, doesn't look like Dawn has broken a sweat yet. I am with you in spirit along with my thoughts & prayers!
xoxoxo
Michael Bluestein
I am happy to see that the "Jersey Guy" and his training wheels aren't slowing the pace for everyone else. Keep the wind to your back Rob!
Big Boy
Maggie and Sam...Thank you for support and your love...kep sending messages. Love Dad Carol the bars are having a blast.
I just wanted to thank who ever set up this web site, it makes me feel like my loved one is not so far away from home. I enjoy the updates and pictures. Keep up the good work.
Thanks,
SDH
tony said
Carol xoxo and yes I will get on the wedding site. Kevin said he'd help me with it.
Pat M - Wish you were here. If you liked Poway, you'd love this.
Chuck say hi to the guys. Happy and having a blast.
Happy Easter
from the
Chicago Police Department
push it tony and enjoy. it can't get better than riding for a cause
pat
Nancy,,,,,,,, tell Bruce to move his big head so we can see you in the pics! Hope you are having fun!
All us Lees
Dad (Dennis),
I must say I was very disappointed to wake up to a chocolate easter bunny that actually had ears on it! Hope all is going well, and your family is proud of you. To Mr. Hoffman- Good luck and stay safe, also keep my father in line
-Beth
nancy & Bruce, we love you and keep up the great work. Mom & Dad
Thank you for all of these great updates and pictures. I love the one of the four guys in line with the mountain...awesome! Rob, I'm so proud of you! I'm also jealous that you all had a night out in Lake Havasu...Babe, you owe me a trip to London Bridge!!! You all deserve a great time though...hope you had fun! Keep up the good work!
This is an exciting story to follow. We are enjoying every piece of it, but are still looking for Shane's smiley face. :) Did we miss you? Keep on riding as this is for such a worthy cause. Looking forward to reading tomorrow's clip and seeing the pictures.
Emily, Elaine, Ruth, Brittany & Josie
Hey all!
Looking great! It was nice that you managed to plan a MULTI-DAY tailwind! Woohoo!
Ride fast and stay safe!
Lori W
It's great getting the play by play. You guys or our heros and inspiration. May the wind be at your back. Go Nancy....Dave L..SFVBC
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