Friday, July 17, 2009

1 day

This is Amy Saunders (and Greg). She is one of our beloved leaders and
we adore her. Even more so, though, because lately she has been the
only leader of 4 with us for the past two days. She drives the van,
makes our cue sheets, takes us to the doctor, drives to laundry, and
leads us to San Diego till the return of the other 3 leaders.

As you may have heard, we unfortunetly had an accident with 2 of our
leaders and a rider yesterday. They are all okay now and recovering,
but they had to be in the hospital for a bit and Gabe, the other
noninjured leader, went to the hospital to join them and make sure
they are okay. Long and short of it, bikes are beat up, people are
recovering, and some will hopefully come back soon to meet with us
into San Diego. Let me just say, for those parents reading about this
and just heard it - don't freak out and DON'T call the bike and build
office they already have enough on their hands. We are all okay and
being safe. The best thing you can do is continue sharing the
excitment we have in reaching San Diego.

All this meant though was that Amy had a lot of responsibilities for
the past 3 days and she has been and trooper and is doing a good job.
Props to her. And props to this group that has held strong, despite
all the obstacles and setbacks. We're freaking awesome. Everyone has
really banded together and given themselves up to the group in the
past couple of days. Maybe it's because of this accident, maybe it's
the trip ending, but whatever it is everyone has let the little things
go and let the weight of this summer sink in. It is awesome.

Yesterday was really hard. It was 106 degrees and we biked in that for
60 miles (a desert with nothing) and then CLIMBED 4000 feet over 15 or
so miles. Man it was difficult. Running out of water in the middle if
nowhere can be really frightening. I feel so hardcore. But we made it
to Julian and now it's (mostly) downhill from here.

One day till San Diego. Unreal. I think we get real showers tonite too
and not hose showers. Woooooooo!!!!!

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