Well friends, we’re off and running. Really tough day yesterday. From Congress, Arizona at 3000 feet and we crested 6400 (near Prescott) at one point, back down to 4500 feet through Chino Valley to Paulden, then made the grueling climb through Little Hell Canyon, and by the time we reached Williams AZ we were back over 7,000 feet. Temperatures exceeded 115 degrees through most of the climbs, however I was able to keep cool by dipping a towel into the cooler ice water and wearing it on my neck. . .a new fashion statement J ! Albeit one you probably wouldn’t want to make.
Last evening, the two Bill’s rode from Williams, through Flagstaff, even did a short climb on historic Route 66, then went north and skirted the Southeast corner of the Grand Canyon. They also went through Tuba City, past Yellow Butte, Whiskey Bottle Rock, and into Kayenta Arizona.
We’re now riding past Agathia Peak on Highway 163 towards Mexican Hat Utah.
We are tired, but generally happy. Our struggles have been mostly organizational in nature as we move our gear from one support vehicle to another. We are sleep deprived and trying to eat as much as we can. The scenery is now breathtaking as we go into Monument Valley.
Life is Good!
Riding for NF!
Steve
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3 comments:
Hello folks. A dear friend, Sandy Blumberg, and her mum Marta told me of your venture during a visit to their home y'day. So I'm checking out your blog and I'm blown away by what you're doing.
I walked 110k across Tanzanian bush country in 2005 in the kind of temps you cycled in y'day (to raise money for children with cancer in Africa). I know the huge challenge that was for me, and it was only 6days. I can't imagine cycling the distance you are covering, in these temps - You are absolutely incredible!!
Very best of luck to all of you. Thank you so much for making this journey in aid of cancer research. As a survivor and trekker myself, I appreciate how much you are giving. May each day of your cycle be very very blessed.
Go well,
Abby (from Oxford UK, but currently nomadic in the USA and Canada for 3months).
Wahoooooooo!!! You guys ROCK!!!
I can't believe you are over Wolf Creek Pass and everyone is still happy and healthy. Keep up the good work.
We are all so proud of your phenomenal efforts to raise awareness and funds for NF.
Love,
The McCarthy's
It sounds like you're all doing great. We're thinking of you all and very proud. God speed and may the force be with you!
Keep on rollin'!!!
Jeanette
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