The 15 minute tram ride was totally worth the beautiful view, but I did feel pretty sick by the time we reached the top.
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| "It's so beautiful I could throw up..." |
We ended our adventure day with dinner and a program at the mayor's house.
Day 10 and 11 Albuquerque Rest Day
Due to the fires in Arizona, we had two "rest"days though they weren't very restful. We have actually decided to rename our rest days-adventure days. We hit up bike shops and ran a few errands followed by lunch at the Frontier...green chili yum. Then we rode the tram to Sandia Peak!
Day 9 Encino to Albuquerque
After a 115 mile ride the team rolled into beautiful Albuquerque. The team was joined by Woman Riding Well, a local riding group for the last 20 miles.
We had a blue filled day at rest stops. Using sunscreen and food coloring we painted ourselves blue to recreate the Blue Man (and Woman) Group and later the Smurfs.
We meet some interesting characters along the way....
Day 7 Clovis to Fort Sumner
It's Friday Friday Friday so accordingly we had a Friday themed rest stop, thanks Rebeeca Black
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| The pitch.... |
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| swing and a hit! |
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| The smoke from the fires in Arizona is starting to affect us but we find clever ways to overcome. |
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| The final show-down in ninja |
Day 6 Lubbock to Clovis
The team rode 102 miles and crossed the first state border!! I was able to test out my knee and ride the first 20 miles of the day with the team.
Our first rest stop was British themed: Queen Alanna, tea (or water labeled as tea), Adele, and the Beatles were just a few of things we incorporated. All speaking done at the rest stop had to be done in an English accent.
We out did ourselves and also included a creep themed rest stop before the border race for all the SNL fans on our team.
It was a tough day but everyone did great and we got into New Mexico safe and sound greeted by our wonderful hosts holding popsicles and cold towels.
Our first rest stop was British themed: Queen Alanna, tea (or water labeled as tea), Adele, and the Beatles were just a few of things we incorporated. All speaking done at the rest stop had to be done in an English accent.
We out did ourselves and also included a creep themed rest stop before the border race for all the SNL fans on our team.
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| Even the van was having trouble in the hot weather |
It was a tough day but everyone did great and we got into New Mexico safe and sound greeted by our wonderful hosts holding popsicles and cold towels.
Day 5 Synder to Lubbock
Today was a long hot day and the riders were beginning to feel it....
But we did all we could to keep their spirits up including a Michael Jackson themed rest stop complete with the thriller!
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| Lane looks adorable even after 65 miles |
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| We stayed at the McPherson Winery |
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| Our generous hosts provided us with dinner at their restaurant...we clean up pretty nice |
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| Only five days in but (life long) friendships are already developing :) |
Day 4 Winters to Synder
I'm starting to get the hang of this SAG thing. Ben and I were able to get food donated thanks to our charms and the lovely people of Sweetwater.
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| Kylee and Lane bought some midday pick me up popsicles! |
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| Everyone was pretty excited! Then we ended the 89 mile day with a gangsta themed rest stop...water guns included  |
Day 3 Brownwood to Winters
My knee is preventing me from riding for another week so another day as SAG!
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Sam writing words of inspiration on a huge hill  Then we had another incredible themed rest stop: Egyptian! |
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Mummies included  We ended the day with a swim and a program for the Winter Chamber of Commerce and our hosts! I had an incredible host who built us a fire and feed us lots of goodies. |
Day 2 Brownwood TX
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Dinosaur Themed Rest Stop!  |
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| Everything had to be done using t-rex arms And we did danced like dinosaurs to....DINOSAUR by Kesha I think I'm going to win best rest stop of the week... |
-2 Days
T-minus 2 day until the day of departure. This means meetings, guest speakers, meetings, wall ball, and just a lot of time at the CPE in general. Today was a nice change from the windowless classrooms as we ventured to a nearby park to practice using our camping equipment and take inventory. We set up our tents in record time then with the guidance of alumni John Fitch we prepared a typical dinner meal of vegetarian spaghetti. Yum!
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