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.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Salinas Pueblo Missions
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5 comments:
Thinking about you. Keep riding! Glenn
Hi Dennis,
It's been great reading your stories over the last couple weeks, but your pictures have been really great!! Keep snapping!
-Kris (kmk)
Dennis,
Wow, this sounds like the most challenging part of your trip yet. I will quote 2 famous phrases of our father to keep you company. ONE....."Exercise a little caution and nothing should happen." and TWO "Good things come to those who wait." Take good care always, have fun and in the end....you will make the final day of your trip and it will feel absolutely amazing when you dip that tire into the Pacific. It will be here before you know it!
Please know we are all following you each day in prayer and with you in spirit along the way.
Love,
Beth
Hi Dennis - this has been so great to check your progress every day. I don't know how you'd keep going with no dinner and no breakfast, and mostly running on those beans and bread?! Will and Kate say "hi" and "be careful!" The Boston's
well, i left my first comment on sept 24th. i went backwards. i'm good now, figured out the blog. so go back and read my hello on that day. i am getting ready for your return on wed. cleaning the house and getting dennis's room ready. i have cleared a space in the grass in the backyard, killed all the ants in that area and got a 4" blowup mattress for the ultimate comfort. i know you don't want to get too used to a bed before you are on the road again. right dennis? i'm ready for the weekend. unlike you guys, i'm ready with my pedicure and massage. i love looking at the pictures of your travels. nice to know what dennis looks like before he gets here. cant wait to meet you. cant wait to see george. i miss you. i have not watched any spooky movies and i did not have to borrow a dog. love to you and dont fall off your bike.
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