Pedal on,
Michelle

Before leaving Walsenburg, I stopped in at the local Safeway and picked up 2 quarts of powerade. I was concerned about the lack of services on hwy. 10 heading east and 167 north to Fowler. Not much out that way but wide open space.
It was a hot one. It felt great to be on the way.
Very little traffic. I mostly had the road to myself. Passed by several small groups of antelope.
On 167 north off of 10, horned toads started to appear along the road. Exotic looking creatures. Almost all had been flattened.
A few miles south of Fowler saw a baby antelope. It looked ridiculous. The creatures back legs resembled gigantic qtips. Made it to Fowler with half a quart of powerade left. Nice.
Pedalled past two prisons on the way to Ordway. I forgot to mention that Robert Schulz in Walsenburg lives right across from a prison. It’s lights burned all night long outside of my bedroom window. Prison theme so far on the ride.
Ordway – Lodging with Gillian Hoggard from New Zealand. Gillian hosts cyclists that come through Ordway. I was lucky to be the only one on sunday. Gillian kept me entertained with adventure stories from her life. She has travelled all over the world, has many years of sailing experience, and has lived for 10 years on a sailboat. I was impressed. Cyclists passing through Ordway look up Gillian Hoggard.

I met up with my host for the night,Robert Schulz and had a very tasty mexican meal in Walsenburg. Thanks for the first nights lodging, Robert.

Enjoyed reading your postings. Very impressed with your efforts!
Don’t forget the sunscreen!!!
Ellie

Hey by the way I don’t know if you have a tele on the bike, but Floyd won the TDeF!!!!!!

Bob the Barber

Then the next day Joel left at sunrise to go on a camping trip. With all of those plastic containers of leftover salads in the fridge, what did he take? My chicken! I’ve been cursing him ever since. I’ll be even more pissed if I find out he realized his mistake and then didn’t EAT it! Love, Vivie and the gang. Hope all is well.

Since I haven’t yet been bumped off this computer I’ll submit this note and go back to reading your recent log notes. That is so cool you had riding companions on the Fourth of July. Heard your voice on KRZA this morning. Sending you cool breezes from Alamosa!

Mary Van Pelt
Alamosa, CO

I don’t blame you for pondering about 2500 mi of territory ahead for you. Good luck on your adventure! Keep in touch.

David

At last, I have found a computer that will consider speaking to you! Last week, after receiving your note, I had the “brillant” idea that I would write to you from Milagros coffee house. Turns out their computers don’t have flash either, now I’m at Southern Peaks library. I mention this as you may have other loyal fans who have older computers(like mine)trying to follow your adventure story, but unable to access because they don’t have flash.

Welcome to Minot! I have very fond memories of North Dakota. In May of 2002, when I was chronically depressed, my former history teacher, “Dad” Morgan, now living in Washburn, North Dakota perscribed an anti-depresent. I received an all expenses paid trip from Denver to Bismarc for a weeklong adventure, and historical fieldtrip. The Lewis & Clark Interpretation Center, Custer’s Home, and The Lewis & Clark Saloon were but a few of the highlights. In South Dakota, we stopped at the sacred mountain, Bear Butte. “Dad” credits that mountain for helping redirect the negative forces in my life at that time.

Ann and Dale from Denver brought the Dances of Universal Peace to Alamosa last Sunday. At the potluck afterward both Jan Oen and Vivia mentioned reading your blog and hearing your reports on KRZA. The snap of your derailer was a memorable story that
got repeated. Kate has been airing your stories regularly although sometimes we hear several
in a row broadcast on the same day.

And before I forget, Miles says to send a “hello.”

I hope your day off the bike in Minot is MISQUITOE FREE! ! !

I’m going to take a deep breath now and hit the submit button and hope that this computer really does understand the difference between “submit” and “delete.” You know, there are some that don’t.

Sending you endless good energy from Alamosa. It’s all downhill from here.

Mary Van Pelt

I can’t believe how you find the energy to write after 94 miles, or on any other day, for that matter. I’m loving your entries. We miss you, and are so proud of you. V

This is Mary Van Pelt writing from Mile Eddy’s computer because my older computer doesn’t have flash and won’t let me access your blog. Miles says to be sure and send you his greetings as well.

Your trip is an inspiration, your endurance and physical stamina, the genorosity expressed by the people you meet, the interesting sights and experiences along the way . . . and much more. I’ve always been a picture postcard writer when I travel, but I’ve never attempted computer communication on the road. This is a most impressive thing. I can’t imagine how you figured out sending the King Kong poster — but I’m a product of the 1950s. On ocassion I still miss my manual typewriter.

Your doing a wonderful thing, not only fund raising for Habitat –but keeping up this most amazing and informative webpage.

Thanks! Sending you endless good energy from Alamosa.

Mary Van Pelt and Miles Eddy

But that pink bike with the flat tire, no way! I helped tim air up Tim’s tires and they sure were not white wall.

Enjoy Montana, its a big place.
Steve Willey, Sandpoint, Idaho

Ruth called this evening and asked if I’d heard any news. So glad the trip is going well. We’re cheering for you here in Alamosa!

Greetings from Pella, Iowa. Am attending the RCA General Synod as a corresponding member, and have been thinking about and talking to people about your theology of pedaling.

Please get enough rest and be careful. Really enjoyed the pictures you posted. Wish I could be there and disappear into the forest. Well…

Seb

Wow, this is really amazing. Diana’s e-mail was the first we had heard about your ride in these here northern parts. We’ll be following and wishing you the best. You’re an inspiration (esp the appettite)… Love, David and Lisa

Let’s see what some great minds think about that.

“Persevere and get it done.”
–George Allen

“Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.”
–Lord Chesterfield

“Follow your dreams, work hard, practice and persevere. Make sure you eat a variety of foods, get plenty of exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
–Sasha Cohen

I’d say you got that perseverence thing down. Especially in the food and exercise department.