I apologize once again for not keeping up with the blog, but given the riding schedules, etc. it has been hard to find time.
Since my last entry, we have already crossed Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and PA. and are now near the border of New Jersey. We will stop this evening just across the river from Manhattan and make our triumphant entrance into the city across the George Washington Bridge tomorrow morning (Tues).
Carl and I have had quite a few great rides over the last couple of days. We did most of Illinois taking the team to the Indiana border. We drew a great shift in Ohio as we rode about 100 miles on a bike path from Cincinnati to London. It was clearly the easiest ride of the trip.
However, Pennsylvania has been a little more dramatic. Just as we started our riding shift in New Castle, Carl had a mishap with a car. First and foremost, Carl is fine and was not injured at all. A car made a left hand turn into a parking lot just as Carl was passing going the opposite direction. The car hit Carl's front wheel and destroyed the wheel. It is amazing what he will do to make me ride more miles!!
Carl, Mark and I stayed behind to meet with the police as the other riders moved on. I am sure there will be more to the story before it is all over.
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Greg,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update and was pleased to hear that Carl was not injured in the accident with the car. I have enjoyed following all of the blogs.
I am glad you were able to meet some of your family in Ohio and get some food. I am sure you get tired of the same thing day after day.
Congratulations to you, Carl and the rest of the group for your accomplishments.
Jane Gibson
Greg,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update and especially the news that Carl was not injured by the car which turned into him. He can get a new wheel for the bike. We thank God he is okay.
You and Carl were probably pleased to see your family in Canal Fulton and enjoy some food from home.
We pray for you daily and have followed the trip with interest. Congratulations on a great team effort. God bless.
Jane Gibson