Just climbed aboard my plane back to the desert for tomorrow's ride. No great tales to relate today. Just reveled in the relative cool of NYC and tried to come to grips with the absurdity of this trip. So, for all of you Twittering that I should include more pics from the route, here is a gratuitous self-portrait from yesterday near Joshua Tree. Missing my endorphin buzz and can't wait to get back out there.
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September 17, 2009
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Thanks to...
- Hincapie Sportswear
Legendary cyclist George Hincapie and his brother Rich made so many amazing original kits for my journey including the first ever charity:water and Twitter jerseys! Stay tuned as I give you a chance to get your own. - Trek Bikes
After years of riding Felt, and following some serious ball-busting from Lance, I finally gave in and bought a Trek Madone 6.9. Holy cow is this a hot bike. That said, I broke it in a freak occurrence and, I am glad to say, Trek stood by their equipment and I am back on my ride, good as new. - Trek Travel
Without the love and support of the Trek Travel guides, I would still be trying to find my way out of Santa Barbara. This company is top-notch and only staffs trips with the most experienced and consistently friendly people. I feel lucky to be traveling with them. - Spotify
No music service in the world comes close to what Spotify delivers. Viritually every song imaginable whenever you want to hear it. Uniquely awesome. (And, they are big helpers of charity:water!) The service is coming to the US soon so keep your eyes peeled. - Twitter
Twitter is changing the world, and I feel lucky every day to be a part of this community. Thanks to all of you and to my friends who bust their asses to keep bringing it to the world. - charity:water
1 billion people on the planet don't have access to clean water. This is the best way to help fix that. - Architecture for Humanity
No one does more to house poor people impacted by disaster. A true inspiration. - LIVESTRONG
Lance Armstrong is a friend, a mentor, and is a testament to sheer will and work ethic. He is a big reason I am out here. Plus, he's declared war on cancer. Let's help him. - Free Press
A non-partisan group working their asses off to ensure fair media and universal access to communication. I love these guys. - RoadID
A bracelet containing your contact and health personal information that can speak when you can't speak for yourself.
To keep you entertained on the ride tomorrow - this is from http://www.teamestrogen.com/content/humor_jokes
You Know You're Addicted To Cycling When...
10. Your surgeon tells you you need a heart valve replacement and you ask if you have a choice between presta and schrader.
9. A measurement of 44-36-40 doesn't refer to the latest Playboy centerfold, but that new gear ratio you were considering for your Cobra.
8. A Power Bar starts tasting better than a Snickers.
7. The bra your significant other finds in your glove compartment belongs to your Trek and not the cute waitress at Denny's.
6. You wear your heart monitor to bed to make sure you stay within your target zone during any extracurricular activities.
5. The funeral director tells you "NO!" you can't ride your Cannondale in the funeral procession, even if you keep your headlight on.
4. You experience an unreasonable envy over someone who has bar end extenders longer than yours.
3. You're too tired for hanky-panky on a Friday night but pump out a five-hour century on Saturday.
2. Your wife tells you the only way she'll let you ride across the country is over her dead body and you tell her, "If that's the case, you'll be my first speed bump!"
AND the number-one reason you know you're addicted to bicycling...
1. You no longer require a hankie to blow your nose.
Posted by: Sue Dayton | September 17, 2009 at 04:53 PM