I'm on my way out the library door...
PS: Thanks to all for your encouraging feedback. You are with me in spirit on this ride.
For those who want to post a comment, simply click on the word "comments". (not the icon)
No cell service here so posting photos is not possible. Photos will be posted eventually.
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 |
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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.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Hastings to Holdrege
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9 comments:
Keep up the great ride Dennis! We miss you at work! :) I will update everyone on your amazing progress!
Hi Dennis,
We are still keeping up with your progress. Now that Tom has gone on his way, we thought you might need some encouragement from us. But it seems that God keeps providing people for you where ever you go! We love reading what you write.
Keep pedaling and writing.
blessings,
sue & lee
Hey, Dennis, Keep on Riding!
And say hello to Chip with you get to Santa Fe.
Your friends in St. Louis:
DOUG and RANDY
Hi Den,
95 miles is awesome! We're excited to see you Sunday and to welcome you for 3 cushy nights. Rocky Mountain country awaits you. Love, Cammie
We are all watching and cheering. Keep on Riding.
Best wishes from the windy city. Your journey has become the talk of my apartment, and it has been a great time following your progress. Maybe your next quest will bring you to Chicago? Keep on pedaling, and keep the dream alive.
Hi, neighbor. I've been following your adventure every day and knowing that you'll have many more stories ahead. The ones you've told already are the stuff of a documentary.
I continue to be proud of you.
Your next-door neighbor, Sharyl
WOW! I had no idea you were doing this. Very inspirational. When you are in the mountains, just remember; what goes up, must come down.
Have fun!
Chef John
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