Wow! Okay, so I don't want to hog the communal computer, so this will be a quick update. The trip so far in bullets:
- Completed 508 of 3,863 miles; rode through RI, CT, NY, and now in PA
- Painted a near-completed duplex with Habitat Providence with a cordial Dutchman named Hermann
- East Coast mountains seem much larger from a bicycle seat... and road kill is much smellier
- People are willing to give you free ice cream if you ask them (and explain what you're doing)
- It is possible to feel comfortable with 29 other people in the span of a few days.
- Riding in the rain makes time pass more quickly.
- Chores are more readily completed when turned into dance parties (you know, the cleaning kind).
- Meeting people from all sorts of backgrounds will never grow old.
- I am continually learning about myself and my own abilities.
Those are the most important for now, but I'll definitely try to post more later! Unfortunately, I can't upload any photos at the moment, but hopefully will in the future...
If the Bike and Build application is working correctly, you should be able to see photos of me on my profile here. (click the camera... I don't know if it's working yet)
70 miles tomorrow to Warren, PA!!! It's definitely time to get ready for tomorrow and get some sleep!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Route Tracker is Up!!!
The route tracker is now up on the Bike and Build website!! You can access it by clicking here!!
When you click the link, you will find a map of the United States with our route marked out, along with all the stops we'll be making, and the places we will be building. Frequently, we will be posting photos and blog entries to give y'all a better idea of just what's happening on P2S 2010!!!
I can't believe there are only THREE DAYS until the trip starts!!! It's very exciting and just a little intimidating, but I think I'm ready!!
My bike is tuned up and safe with new flat-resistant tires (since I managed to catch FIVE flats in almost 600 miles with the stock tires! Keep up that rate, and I would have nearly 40 flats this summer!)
I'm extremely excited about the challenge and adventure of the trip, but even moreso about the places I will see and people I will meet. I can't wait to see the country through a personal lens at a rate that really lets me SEE things. I mean, I will be BREATHING the essence of our country (good and bad!) and truly getting a hands-on, up-close-and-personal look at the affordable housing issues we as a country are facing. Not only that, but I have the opportunity to CHANGE things!
When you click the link, you will find a map of the United States with our route marked out, along with all the stops we'll be making, and the places we will be building. Frequently, we will be posting photos and blog entries to give y'all a better idea of just what's happening on P2S 2010!!!
I can't believe there are only THREE DAYS until the trip starts!!! It's very exciting and just a little intimidating, but I think I'm ready!!
My bike is tuned up and safe with new flat-resistant tires (since I managed to catch FIVE flats in almost 600 miles with the stock tires! Keep up that rate, and I would have nearly 40 flats this summer!)
I'm extremely excited about the challenge and adventure of the trip, but even moreso about the places I will see and people I will meet. I can't wait to see the country through a personal lens at a rate that really lets me SEE things. I mean, I will be BREATHING the essence of our country (good and bad!) and truly getting a hands-on, up-close-and-personal look at the affordable housing issues we as a country are facing. Not only that, but I have the opportunity to CHANGE things!
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