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.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
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5 comments:
Dennis,
What a great day - Your anniversary and perfect weather. Don and I also have an anniversary this weekend - We met 25 years ago at October Fest Zinzinnati (arranged by his brother who I worked with) I feel blessed to have you as a brother. You sure are special.
God is with you
Love Denise
Dennis,
glad to see you made it over the pass after all that wine at Cammie's.
Wonderful calls from Cathy in support, as I've spent the past week with my Mom. Cammie arrives today with Mike....but Mom is doing none too well.
Keep on pedaling...
Brian
Hey brother,
Happy anniversary!
Daryl
Hi Dennis-we're at Deb and Roger's in Nevada for their 40th anniversary and Deb's birthday. Have had a great day. We think about you everyday and are following your route on computer from Deb and Ron Daniels. Lots of people are following your trip! You are doing great and be safe. We haven't talked to Cathy. Know that she got back from Hong Kong - don't know where she goes next. We will talk with her later. Happy Anniversary to you too! Love Marcia and Bill
PS Rich is following your trip too!
Rogervada
R
Hi Dennis,
Happy Anniversary!!! So glad you are doing well and I love the pic of you!! Be safe and take good care.
Love,
Beth
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