Ok I wrote one yesterday and had trouble finding the spot to send it. I have had food and rest and a bed in the college dorm and know I feel I can do this. I don't think I have ever been so tired in my life. I wanted to write about our typical day. When they said all you do is eat eat eat and ride and ride ride and sleep they weren't kidding. We have been through Spokane rested and than Sand Point Idaho which was gorgeous, than Thompson Falls, Mt. and and today our day of rest in Missoula. We tried using the computer in each place and didn't have an link. Each day as I'm riding I am composing what I would write about the day. Yesterday The Eagles provided breakfast at 5;45 in the morning. We slept the night before in the high school gym. Greg and I were between the coke machine and the mens bathroom. I woke up during the night and thought it was time to get up due to the brightness. We were on the rode at 6:30 and arrived here 8 and 1/2 hours later. The ride at the beginning was spectaular following the flathead river. We could see the Rockies off in the distance . The scenery has been un believeable . The riders come along side and talk to us. We mostly ride by ourselves because we need to go fast on the slightly down and we go at snails pace on the hills and I mean snails. Its like the tortoise and the hare. We can go 25 and as soon as there is a incline we are doing 6 and as slow as 4 miles an hour. It can get a little depressing. Patti gave me a poem about the power of positive thinking and I have to keek reminding myself that we can do it.
AS I was saying yesterday we had to climb a 20 mile hill at mile 60 - 80. I was stressing about it . I figured the odds were it was going to take us about 4 hours if we were going 6 or less. Now that wasn't the worst of it. There wasn't any shoulder and the speed was 70 miles an hour.
we were being passed by huge semi's and loggging trucks. At one point Greg had to tell me to slow my breathing I was so nervous. we rolled in to the campus at 3;30 . What a beautiful campus. The showers were the absolute best . Then we walked down town for the best beer I swear. The walking seems to help us loosen up. Laundry in the basement done in an hour and we are good to go for another week. We are going to be in Mt. for 7 days. Wow is this a big state. I see what they mean by the bluest skies. Until next time. Trish
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HI Trish and Greg,
Halleluiah a day off for you, where you can put your feet on the ground and get the pressure off the seat! We were hoping to hear how your longest day yet went and mapping out your route. Just think how strong both your body and mind is getting through all this. Do you have a little sign on your back that says :Ride across America" so motorists will be a little more considerate knowing just how far you are going and how hard you are working!! Trish I did the Orting trail today and thought of you as I got a little hot and sweaty. . .I can only imagine how you must feel at the end of each day. . .a big thankful sigh of relief I'm sure! We wish you strength as you cross the Rockies, and beautiful, safe roads ahead. You can do it!! I bet you will have a memorable 4th in Big Sky country!
Hugs to both of you,
Pam and Don
Hellos and hugs to our cherished biking duo!
It is wonderful to be able to read news of your ride and know that you are safe. I can just feel Trish's anxious breaqthing on the steep mountain climb as the huge trucks pushed you aside! I really like Pam's idea of the sign on your back displaying your courage and goal. Maybe you should announce your ages for a bit more courtesy and consideration! You are making your age group so proud!
Hope your time with family in Spokane was uplifting and you fill of baby kisses.
We talked of you often as we spent the day on bikes in San Diego and Coronado Island. Now our prayers for you include sun protection - especially for your scalp and for a soft seat.
Your strength and endurance are amazing. Think of what tales you can tell your grandchildren!
We wish you swift climbs, cold beers and replenishing rests.
We love you,
Terrie
Hi guys, we are wearing our red white and blue shirts tomorrow. We look like big american flags riding down the road. We hope for kind people who respect what we are doing. Thanks for the kind words. Love you and thanks for the prayers. Happy fourth.Trish
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