Today began with a twinge of homesickness, soon overcome by 20 miles of riding with the last bit including rain and hot chocolate. Then it was another 20 miles until the first lunch break. My lunch included two cold eggos waffles with peanut butter and chocolate chips in sandwhich form. It was awesome. I also had lots of trail mix (my favorite). Then it was off to the next 30 miles, which was difficult because of headwind the whole way. At mile 70 was our second lunch break. I had more trail mix, a power bar, and the most delicious brownie ever. Then it was off for the next 15 miles, straight into a storm. After seeing lightning and realizing it was only a mile away, a few of us stopped in a kind person's garage. They let us stay there until the storm passed. Then we rode the next 14 miles into Taylorsville, IL, without wind or rain. We are staying at a YMCA and it is pretty nice. And that concludes my Bike & Build July 4th.
Yesterday was possibly the best Bike & Build day ever. It was a 70 mile day. I rode with my friend Erin in the morning. We have a great time. We crossed the state line (IN to IL) and I am finally in my own time zone again. I can't remember all else what happened, but it was good. A few days ago I learned to ride with no hands and am having fun with that. We camped last night, which is also fun. The day was nice and relaxed, and I got to go swimming, which is something I am missing real bad.
the end!
Rachel Hokanson
Here's the itinerary:
(click a town
to view the weather forecast)
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City - State |
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| 06/11 | Providence - RI | 0 |
| 06/12 | Providence - RI | 0 |
| 06/13 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 06/14 | Plainfield - CT | 37 |
| 06/15 | Middletown - CT | 46 |
| 06/16 | Danbury - CT | 65 |
| 06/17 | Middletown - NY | 74 |
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| 06/18 | Stroudsburg - PA | 60 |
| 06/19 | Reading - PA | 70 |
| 06/20 | Harrisburg - PA | 64 |
| 06/21 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 06/22 | Knobsville - PA | 72 |
| 06/23 | Berlin - PA | 64 |
| 06/24 | Fairchance - PA | 50 |
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| 06/25 | Cameron - WV | 57 |
| 06/26 | Marietta - OH | 90 |
| 06/27 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 06/28 | McArthur - OH | 73 |
| 06/29 | Hillsboro - OH | 70 |
| 06/30 | Cincinnati - OH | 60 |
| 07/01 | Seymour - IN | 73 |
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| 07/02 | Linton - IN | 81 |
| 07/03 | Paris - IL | 75 |
| 07/04 | Taylorville - IL | 96 |
| 07/05 | DAY OFF | 0 |
| 07/06 | Pittsfield - IL | 86 |
| 07/07 | Hannibal - MO | 40 |
| 07/08 | Moberly - MO | 70 |
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| 07/09 | Richmond - MO | 92 |
| 07/10 | Lawrence - KS | 80 |
| 07/11 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 07/12 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 07/13 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 07/14 | Wamego - KS | 75 |
| 07/15 | Concordia - KS | 99 |
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| 07/16 | Lebanon - KS | 73 |
| 07/17 | Alma - NE | 62 |
| 07/18 | McCook - NE | 76 |
| 07/19 | Holyoke - CO | 99 |
| 07/20 | DAY OFF | 0 |
| 07/21 | Stoneham - CO | 74 |
| 07/22 | Ft. Collins - CO | 77 |
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| 07/23 | Estes Park - CO | 42 |
| 07/24 | Granby - CO | 61 |
| 07/25 | Steamboat Springs - CO | 80 |
| 07/26 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 07/27 | Maybell - CO | 72 |
| 07/28 | Vernal - UT | 90 |
| 07/29 | Duchesne - UT | 58 |
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| 07/30 | Park City - UT | 70 |
| 07/31 | DAY OFF | 0 |
| 08/01 | Grantsville - UT | 65 |
| 08/02 | Wendover - UT | 60 |
| 08/03 | Wells - NV | 60 |
| 08/04 | Elko - NV | 50 |
| 08/05 | Battle Mountain - NV | 72 |
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| 08/06 | Winnemucca - NV | 54 |
| 08/07 | Lovelock - NV | 74 |
| 08/08 | Sparks - NV | 93 |
| 08/09 | BUILD DAY | 0 |
| 08/10 | South Lake Tahoe - CA | 60 |
| 08/11 | DAY OFF | 0 |
| 08/12 | Placerville - CA | 61 |
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| 08/13 | Davis - CA | 57 |
| 08/14 | Rutherford - CA | 45 |
| 08/15 | San Rafael - CA | 61 |
| 08/16 | San Francisco - CA | 18 |
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| **Subject to change | ||
6 comments:
Hi Rachel. Congratulations on your century ride yesterday. Way to go!
Riding no hands can definitely be fun and it's the only way to go when you're trying to do a Lance Armstrong impersonation. You have to have skill and balance to do it, but there's another factor. Your bike has to be mechanically stable. I bought a used bike a couple of years ago and couldn't ride no hands on it. I had the head set replaced and the problem was fixed. No doubt there are people who are frustrated and think they just don't have good balance and all they need to do is have their bike serviced.
By the way, I see it's supposed to get to 118 degrees in Las Vegas today. I bet you're glad you're not going through there!
Take care,
Bill Hatcher
You're a real champion, Rachel! We're proud of you. I sent a note to Rick Reilley of Sports Illustrated about your team's Bike and Build adventure and he replied "Thanks so much for your note. Stuff like that gets to me."
Hey Rachel,
I hope you had a great day out of the saddle, as they say. The countdown is on for when we get to see you. We can't wait!
Wow! 100 miles all in the same day! That's amazing. You and your team ROCK!
Love,
Mom
Way to go Rachel!!!! 100 miles....that's like forever. You are doing an awesome thing! Take care and watch out for the lightning. SQUEEEEEEZE. That's a hug from me to you. We love you!
Laurie
Rachel,
Just a note from another one of your fans back home! You are in our thoughts and prayers and it is fun to keep up with you in your blog. Wishing you flat, downhill roads and tailwinds (and ice cream at every stop!)
You go girl!
Cindy Atwell
Rachel, I am impressed!
I just got my computer up and running since we have been back from Colorado. I just read all of your blogs. I can't believe all the experiences you have had. I am worn out just reading them.
You are a very courageous young woman. I can't even understand the stamina you have shown. I am very proud to know you and am proud of the committment you have to this cause.
I pray God will continue to go with you as you serve God by serving others.
Jesus loves you and so do I!
Your Bible Buddie from the past!
B Bud Mary
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