Day 24
Stats for today.
Time in Saddle 7.30 hours,
88.01 miles,
3326 total ascent,
11.7 average speed
Max speed today 45 miles per hour
Current elevation 6394
Stats for today.
Time in Saddle 7.30 hours,
88.01 miles,
3326 total ascent,
11.7 average speed
Max speed today 45 miles per hour
Current elevation 6394
Yesterday I forgot to mention that we entered Colorado our fifth state. We now have 4 states down, 12 to go and one province. 
Today was a much better day than yesterday for me. Hank finished 60 miles than felt he could not do anymore and got into a SAG to take him into camp. Hank did not feel well this morning so cycling was not something he looked forward to today. That fact he still did 60 miles is amazing. There are a number of people who have been feeling ill in the last couple of days.
What made the ride easier was the roads were better, we had overcast skies for part of the day and the wind was with us more than yesterday. Many people were very weary this morning after the difficult day yesterday and were not looking forward to riding today. I think people are getting fatigued due to 3.5 weeks of biking. This week is the hardest week yet with long days and lots of climbing. We will all be glad when the week is over and we are in Denver.
Today we biked through more country like yesterday. It was a boring ride for the beginning of the day. We manage to get through the day by pacing ourselves between SAGs. We stopped in a small place called Mayberry for lunch and I bought an A&W root beer and some chips to eat with my sandwich. The water gets warm, so we really enjoy a really cold drink when we can get it. Having chips also is a nice change as we have energy bars, cookies, cheese sticks, sandwiches, oranges, apples, and bananas. Food is all starting to taste the same. WE look forward to suppers as the cooks do a great job and making for that tastes good and we have lots of variety.
Thanks to all of you who are sending emails and comments on this blog. Hank and I really feel your support and prayers. Often I am not in camp early enough to work on the Internet as much as I would like. I barely have enough time to upload pictures and write a few comments. Sometimes I am just too tired to do a lot and just do the minimum to let you know how Hank and I are doing. Sometimes the Internet is not very cooperative and loading pictures does not always go easily.
The spirit in the camp continues to be very positive even though people are very tired. The young people are really a blessing as they have lots of energy and are enthusiastic. The last of today’s sweep team just came in. It is 715 and they still have to set up their tents, eat supper, and take a shower. They are happy and say they had fun on the road and all work together. The older people are probably much more tired and are feeling the effects of numerous days on the road.
Please pray that we will be able to handle the remaining long days on the road this week with the high climbs. Being above 6000 feet affects our breathing and we have to drink lots of water and not over exhort ourselves too quickly. We need to be slow and steady.
Tomorrow we are going over Rabbit Ears pass at 9500 feet. People are anxious about it as we are also going 96 miles as well as climbing 4993 feet. Please pray that we will have wind on our backs, smooth roads, and overcast skies.
When we arrived in Craig today, the local press interviewed two cyclists and the TV station wants to have one of the cyclists on TV in the morning. We are getting good press and people are really responding well to what we are doing and why.
Today was a much better day than yesterday for me. Hank finished 60 miles than felt he could not do anymore and got into a SAG to take him into camp. Hank did not feel well this morning so cycling was not something he looked forward to today. That fact he still did 60 miles is amazing. There are a number of people who have been feeling ill in the last couple of days.
What made the ride easier was the roads were better, we had overcast skies for part of the day and the wind was with us more than yesterday. Many people were very weary this morning after the difficult day yesterday and were not looking forward to riding today. I think people are getting fatigued due to 3.5 weeks of biking. This week is the hardest week yet with long days and lots of climbing. We will all be glad when the week is over and we are in Denver.
Today we biked through more country like yesterday. It was a boring ride for the beginning of the day. We manage to get through the day by pacing ourselves between SAGs. We stopped in a small place called Mayberry for lunch and I bought an A&W root beer and some chips to eat with my sandwich. The water gets warm, so we really enjoy a really cold drink when we can get it. Having chips also is a nice change as we have energy bars, cookies, cheese sticks, sandwiches, oranges, apples, and bananas. Food is all starting to taste the same. WE look forward to suppers as the cooks do a great job and making for that tastes good and we have lots of variety.
Thanks to all of you who are sending emails and comments on this blog. Hank and I really feel your support and prayers. Often I am not in camp early enough to work on the Internet as much as I would like. I barely have enough time to upload pictures and write a few comments. Sometimes I am just too tired to do a lot and just do the minimum to let you know how Hank and I are doing. Sometimes the Internet is not very cooperative and loading pictures does not always go easily.
The spirit in the camp continues to be very positive even though people are very tired. The young people are really a blessing as they have lots of energy and are enthusiastic. The last of today’s sweep team just came in. It is 715 and they still have to set up their tents, eat supper, and take a shower. They are happy and say they had fun on the road and all work together. The older people are probably much more tired and are feeling the effects of numerous days on the road.
Please pray that we will be able to handle the remaining long days on the road this week with the high climbs. Being above 6000 feet affects our breathing and we have to drink lots of water and not over exhort ourselves too quickly. We need to be slow and steady.
Tomorrow we are going over Rabbit Ears pass at 9500 feet. People are anxious about it as we are also going 96 miles as well as climbing 4993 feet. Please pray that we will have wind on our backs, smooth roads, and overcast skies.
When we arrived in Craig today, the local press interviewed two cyclists and the TV station wants to have one of the cyclists on TV in the morning. We are getting good press and people are really responding well to what we are doing and why.
6 comments:
Hi Claire:
Thanks for all the blog news. I look forward to reading each night. Our prayers are with you and Hank and all of the riders as you cycle into a tough week. Denver is in sight so take take your time and enjoy the next 3 days. You can do it.
Have a great week and keep the faith. Be safe
Paul H
Hi Hank and Claire,
We had a poverty simulation at Church of the Servant tonight with leadership by ACCESS. There was a great turn-out and we learned some things about being in the cycle of poverty. It made me think of you and all the cyclists who are struggling to get through the day. At the most, this will be the case for a few more weeks, but for poor people, it's a lifelong journey, Our little "family" (in the simulation) had a hard time but when push came to shove we let the neighbors, who were evicted, move in with us! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Love and prayers, Carol and Rich
Hey Dad and Claire,
It is so nice to get these blogs every day and feel like we know what is going on with both of you. I had a hard time hearing you,Dad, the other night on the phone. I don't think the reception was real great on your end so it is so nice to be able to read where you are and what happened that day. It's been kinda fun running into people that know about the sea to sea bike tour and share with them that my aged father is riding in it!! That comment is supposed to bring a smile to your face dad! I'm glad to hear you know when enough is enough and when to thumb a ride! You are both in our prayers and are thought and mentioned daily. The boys are upset that they are not fishing with their grandpa this summer!!Rebecca is doing alot of swimming this summer and some babysitting. She has Volleyball camp at Illiana the week for Aug. 11 and then tryouts for Lansing Chr. 7th grade team starts the day after school begins. The kids first day of school was 5 weeks from yesterday! That is hard to believe. Rog and I are plugging along. Bruin has picked up the last two weeks and with last weeks rain, we are mowing all lawns this week. We are so thankful for those lawns. Tuition payments start in two weeks YIKES! Enjoy the next few days and I will try to call Claire's cell when you are in Denver.
Love, Kerrie
Just want to add my voice to the the many who are enjoying reading your posts and are lifting you up in prayer. Our family prays for you all every night. We read a few blogs faithfully and chose yours because my maiden name is Elgersma! :) Thank you for keeping us updated on ways to pray, and we look forward to hopefully meeting you when you come into Fremont, NE in a few weeks, as we are from Omaha and go to the CRC here. God speed!
Sorry! I published that last comment under my husband's log in, and I thought I better change and clarify since you might wonder why "Mike" has a maiden name! :)
Hi Claire
Just wanted to say thankyou for sharing this adventure through your words and pictures. It's great to read bits and pieces of Joan's journey as she cycles with you. Along with many others in Oshawa and Bowmanville, we look forward to news from the tour. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers.
Rose D
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