Making Progress!

We have been working hard to secure some sponsorships in order to make the ride possible.  I would like to thank those who have decided to help us.  We are closing down on a month until our departure date.  To make sure we are ready Ross and I have been on out bicycles as much as possible.  More updates will be coming soon!

Training Ride

A video clip from my ride.  I am testing to see how video will look on here!

Training Ride

                                                                            I rode this afternoon for about three and a half hours.  So far I'm having a love hate relationship with the trucker.  When the wind is to my back and I'm going down hill we get along great, but as soon as the table turns we don't get along a whole lot.  But all in all I really do love the rig!  

I started out at my sisters house, which is right in the middle of town.  I road down to the new bicycle path, which is right across the street from the canal downtown.  From there I went south, only having to get onto the road briefly at Canal Street.  I took the path all the way to Dayton, then returned to Tipp City.  I decided that was not enough, and had time to spare before dinner.  I rode up to Die Mill Road in Troy, them returned home.  The whole ride went without a hitch, although I did have an odd occurrence.  As I was riding by the Tipp City City Park I noticed a lump behind my left knee.  I would say it was about the size of a grape, cut in half.  It is now visibly gone, but when touched you can feel that there is something there.  I Googled it and got a million results, but it doesn't seem to be a big deal.  I guess I will just watch it.

Working On Everything

Well the final quarter of school has finally arrived before we take off onto our journey!  The quarter should not be to terribly difficult.  If everything goes right we will be able to leave about a week early seeing that I will have nothing going on exam week.  I am working hard along side my parents to secure both donations and sponsorships.  If you know anybody who may be interested please get them in contact with myself or our webpage!  Now that we have most of the things for the trip it is time to just train.  Virginia will be the first state we tackle and is considered to be the most difficult state.  We will experience as many as thirteen days there with nothing but up and down up and down!

DONATE!!!

Ok people.  We are doing this ride for a reason....and that is to raise some cash money for the American Brain Tumor Association.  Your help really will go a long way, even if it is only five bucks. Click here to visit the ABTA site where you can donate and view our progress!

First Training Tour

Over the weekend Ross and I went on our first mock training tour.  Saturday afternoon we rode out to John Bryan State Park.  To make it as accurate as possible we packed way more stuff than we would need for the night.  Setting up camp was a breeze, thanks to the great design of both the tents we have choose to use (MSR Hubba HP & Marmot EOS 1p).  Fortunately we did not have to fend for ourselves for food, as we were met by a group of Ross's parents friends.  They were camping and watching some of the March Madness from their extravagant lang yachts!  The first night in the tent was not bad at all, well besides some very loud neighbor campers!  Ross and I are stoked for our next trip, and are truly counting down the days until the real thing!  

Photo Shoot

Ross and I had to get some fancy photos taken for the American Brain Tumor Association website.  We got some killer pictures thanks to the help of Mr. Jake Scott, District Manager for roll:.  If this picture does not raise us some damn money I don't know what will!