Napping and tons of relaxing.
You're looking at Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in the distance.
Tonight , it's Luigi's for dinner.
October 12, 2007---Huntington Beach Arrival
Reaching the Pacific Ocean after 42 days on the bicycle
Minneapolis to Huntington Beach
Pedaling a bicycle to Huntington Beach, CA has been my dream for more than five years. On September 1, 2007 the journey will begin. This blog will document "people" and "places discovered" along the journey. Welcome to a different way of seeing America. Enjoy a virtual ride!
Pics from first day
More pictures from the morning take off! http://www.jonsmithers.com/dennis090107-cathy/
Some really fun pics here.... http://www.jonsmithers.com/dennis090107
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Pics from first day
More pictures from the morning take off! http://www.jonsmithers.com/dennis090107-cathy/
Some really fun pics here.... http://www.jonsmithers.com/dennis090107
*** If you would like to leave a comment for Dennis or read what others have written click on the word 'comments'. Do not click on the envelope icon. ***
Route Overview
Minneapolis to Huntington Beach
Itinerary
| DAY # | DATE | MILES | TOTAL MILES | DESTINATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 9/1 | 71 | 71 | Gaylord, MN |
| 2 | Sun 9/2 | 55 | 126 | St James, MN |
| 3 | Mon 9/3 | 57 | 183 | Spirit Lake, IA |
| 4 | Tue 9/4 | 50 | 233 | Sheldon, IA |
| 5 | Wed 9/5 | 58 | 291 | Sioux City, IA |
| 6 | Thu 9/6 | 56 | 347 | Tekamah, NE |
| 7 | Fri 9/7 | 39 | 386 | Elkhorn, NE |
| 8 | Sat 9/8 | 67 | 453 | Milford, NE |
| 9 | Sun 9/9 | 80 | 533 | Hastings, NE |
| 10 | Mon 9/10 | 55 | 588 | Holdrege, NE |
| 11 | Tue 9/11 | 73 | 661 | McCook, NE |
| 12 | Wed 9/12 | 76 | 737 | Haigler, NE |
| 13 | Thu 9/13 | 71 | 808 | Cope, CO |
| 14 | Fri 9/14 | 41 | 849 | Last Chance, CO |
| 15 | Sat 9/15 | 61 | 910 | Elizabeth, CO |
| 16 | Sun 9/16 | 34 | 944 | Columbine Valley, CO |
| 17 | Mon 9/17 | 63 | 1007 | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 18 | Tue 9/18 | 0 | 1007 | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 19 | Wed 9/19 | 70 | 1077 | Pueblo, CO |
| 20 | Thu 9/20 | 75 | 1152 | Walsenburg, CO |
| 21 | Fri 9/21 | 62 | 1214 | San Luis, CO |
| 22 | Sat 9/22 | 60 | 1274 | Taos, NM |
| 23 | Sun 9/23 | 48 | 1322 | Santa Cruz, NM |
| 24 | Mon 9/24 | 31 | 1353 | Santa Fe, NM |
| 25 | Tue 9/25 | 0 | 1353 | Santa Fe, NM |
| 26 | Wed 9/26 | 67 | 1420 | Tijeras, NM |
| 27 | Thu 9/27 | 68 | 1488 | Contreras, NM |
| 28 | Fri 9/28 | 79 | 1567 | Highways 52, NM |
| 29 | Sati 9/29 | 59 | 1626 | Quemado, NM |
| 30 | Sun 9/30 | 75 | 1701 | Vernon, AZ |
| 31 | Mon 10/1 | 74 | 1775 | Forest Lakes, AZ |
| 32 | Tue 10/2 | 70 | 1845 | Sunflower, AZ |
| 33 | Wed 10/3 | 45 | 1890 | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 34 | Thu 10/4 | 26 | 1916 | Sun City West, AZ |
| 35 | Fri 10/5 | 82 | 1998 | Wenden, AZ |
| 36 | Sat 10/6 | 61 | 2059 | Parker, AZ |
| 37 | Sun 10/7 | 59 | 2118 | Desert Center, CA |
| 38 | Mon 10/8 | 90 | 2206 | Desert Hot Spgs, CA |
| 39 | Tue 10/9 | 45 | 2251 | Calimesa, CA |
| 40 | Wed 10/10 | 38 | 2289 | Highland, CA |
| 41 | Thu 10/11 | 31 | 2320 | Anaheim, CA |
| 42 | Fri 10/12 | 17 | 2337 | Huntington Beach, CA |
| 43 | Sat 10/13 | 0 | 2337 | Huntington Beach, CA |
| 44 | Sun 10/14 | 0 | 2337 | Huntington Beach, CA |
| 45 | Mon 10/15 | Fly to Minneapolis, MN |
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Read about the trip in the Eden Prairie newspaper......
Do you think Dennis will make it to California?
An epic journey of more than 2000 miles. Untold encounters with the heart and soul of America. Surely this experince will change Dennis, but in what way? Cast your vote now.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
R&R Day 2
Napping and tons of relaxing.
You're looking at Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in the distance.
Tonight , it's Luigi's for dinner.
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6 comments:
Dennis,
Im in room with my Mom, and will now ask her what she wants to say to you...so here goes.
Mom: "Hope he's having a great time. Wishes she were there, riding along with him...in a CAR!!!!!(with AIR CONDITIONING)"
Den,
As you can tell, my mother still has her sense of humor. We are both rooting for you, as so many others obviously are.
My biggest concern, once you hit armidillo country...do you run one over to make "road kill" and thus your dinner for the night, or do you let the poor critter go his or her own way, only to be wiped out by a semi?
I'm sure my sister, hubbie and their son were great hosts....watch the amount of wine you drink tonight at Luigi's. It can get to you at those high altitudes(still, give a toast to my Mom if you would be so kind).
Brian
Good afternoon Fern & Brian,
Thanks for your support Aunt Fern.
Rest and take it easy. You have lots of Bridge to play in the years ahead.
Maybe you should take up bicycling and forget driving. It's more fun, and who knows you may meet Mr. Right.
We send you our love and prayers.
Hey Brian,
We are with you in spirit and offer all of our love and support during this difficult time.
Guess what, someone told me Armidillo is best roasted over an open pit fire. Pour on the butter and start eating. Of course, given a choice I would let the poor creature cross the highway to live another day.
Staying with Mike, Cammie, and Scott has been so very relaxing and a super fun time. Don't worry about us at Luigi's. It's just a glass or two of red wine. Ha-ha.
Talk to you soon.
Greetings, Dennis!!
I can smell a new TV show coming on---Move over, Charles Kurault--Dennis McCoy is coming through!! We have just been so fascinated by your daily observations---makes for such great reading. You are so descriptive----a real talent! We can't believe you are in Colorado--what a beautiful state. We are loving your pictures----we live in a wondrous country! Wendell is out mowing, Missy is sleeping under her fur blanket--all is right with our world. Relax and enjoy your few days respite--you deserve it!! We are so proud of your journey---it will be a life-changing experience for sure. Drink a few glasses of vino for us until we meet in Huntington Beach!!!
Ride On, Dude!!
Hi Wendell & Vicki,
Thanks for all your wonderful feedback and support. I can't wait to see you guys in HB. Today was simply beautiful and so relaxing. Colorado is indeed a fantastic place.
Love to Missy...
Den
Hi Dennis,
You seem to be having the time of your life. That's great. It is truly inspirational to read your posts. It really makes one want to go out and do something, meet new people, experience new things.
Keep on having fun and be safe.
Chris Erickson
Hi Dennis,
Wow, what a beautiful photo in Colo Springs. Looks like you are really having fun. Been enjoying your posts and hearing about all the characters out there. Makes the country seem so small. I think maybe you should have been a reporter!
Anyway, keep it up. Your trip has been a real inspiration. See you in Santa Fe.
Kate
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