Okay...now its really begun to set in. What seemed so far away when I signed up on December 15th (8 days after knee surgery) is NOW a reality! I fly to Seattle early tomorrow morning which signals the beginning of a great summer adventure. Thanks to my sponsors fund-raising was very successful, personal training goals have been met, and my bags are packed (well...almost) so I guess I'm ready to go!
Am I nervous? Yes, and excited! While I'll miss my family and friends, the thought of experiencing the small towns of America, seeing the scenery, and meeting people during this event is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.
4 comments:
WE hope you have a great journey this summer and we wish you the best of luck as you embeark on the bike ride.
The Daneks
Jim...
We have a few things in common. I too taught 8th grade when I embarked on the Big Ride in 2004.
Your students are probably in awe of you! What stories you will have to share with next years kids!!!!
Look forward to reading your blog!
You will do awesome... and you will look back and love every hill, every drop of rain that fell, and every road kill you had to smell!
- Kacy (Big Rider #29 2004)
Hi Jim!
My name is Ane Klomps. I did the ride last year. It was the organized bike ride I ever did. :) At exactly this time last year, I was sleep deprived and nauseous with worry. Excited, too. But mostly nauseous. It was the most profound and beautiful and inspiring 7 weeks of my life. I hope that it is everything you expect it to be and more.
Good luck and enjoy that ride!!!
ane
(I meant to say the "first" organized ride...) :)
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