Day Two:
Shortly after we left Napa we were faced with an intense mountain range. It involved a few thousand feet of elevation change and made for a very rough first ten miles. On these mountains were some of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen.
I rode with Michael from Texas Christian and Colin from the University of Washington today. They both did a fantastic job encouraging me along the way. We all pushed hard and ended up being the first to finish our 65-mile ride into Sacramento. Once in Sacramento we were greeted by a Pi Alpha mom & dad whose sons rode JOH in 2007 & 2009. We had great sandwiches, chips, and birthday cake; two of our riders’ birthdays were today.
We then staged our first arrival, which was to the California State Capitol Building. We were greeted by a few friends, family, and many others who turn out to cheer on the JOH riders each year.
After a quick bike shop run (where we received 20% off) we headed to our friendship visit. At this visit we toured the center that included a recycling center, art room, music room, and ceramics room among many other things. We had a fantastic dinner served by our hosts. They also put on an awesome concert for us. I don’t think I have danced that hard since senior prom!
Tomorrow is a 50-mile ride into Jackson and then two friendship visits.
Thank you once again for your continued prayers, these next few days will be very challenging both mentally and physically.
Love & Honor,
Beau
Shortly after we left Napa we were faced with an intense mountain range. It involved a few thousand feet of elevation change and made for a very rough first ten miles. On these mountains were some of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen.
I rode with Michael from Texas Christian and Colin from the University of Washington today. They both did a fantastic job encouraging me along the way. We all pushed hard and ended up being the first to finish our 65-mile ride into Sacramento. Once in Sacramento we were greeted by a Pi Alpha mom & dad whose sons rode JOH in 2007 & 2009. We had great sandwiches, chips, and birthday cake; two of our riders’ birthdays were today.
We then staged our first arrival, which was to the California State Capitol Building. We were greeted by a few friends, family, and many others who turn out to cheer on the JOH riders each year.
After a quick bike shop run (where we received 20% off) we headed to our friendship visit. At this visit we toured the center that included a recycling center, art room, music room, and ceramics room among many other things. We had a fantastic dinner served by our hosts. They also put on an awesome concert for us. I don’t think I have danced that hard since senior prom!
Tomorrow is a 50-mile ride into Jackson and then two friendship visits.
Thank you once again for your continued prayers, these next few days will be very challenging both mentally and physically.
Love & Honor,
Beau
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