tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26772646153625361602024-03-12T16:14:22.014-07:00The Ride of a LifetimeEvelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05805785393115423561noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-60347527198503960572014-09-19T10:53:00.001-07:002014-09-19T20:09:53.473-07:00CCC - Day 7 // Buellton to Ventura<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Can't believe we're already at day 7! It's been an amazing ride and today was nothing different. The weather was perfect and Santa Barbara and Ventura welcomed us with open arms as we headed through town and enjoyed more views of the coast! Tomorrow we head into Los Angeles where the finish line will take place at Paloiades High School around 230/3pm! Can't wait to see you all there! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Check out some of these beautiful pictures we took and also head to Instagram.com/_gemineyes for pictures from the entire week! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDilpn-HAfNzVvEGdHaW3hKDgkIel0CCfgddALzMm75Nql2mTT7qPLaE0oAbZCyvyEupw8-17kiY7N95oEKhRGwU_6KqoXOT1yJU3VZcPMlGdoK9-6zgduWLIjG7AGaE10DFQY6186wriW/s640/blogger-image--104391207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDilpn-HAfNzVvEGdHaW3hKDgkIel0CCfgddALzMm75Nql2mTT7qPLaE0oAbZCyvyEupw8-17kiY7N95oEKhRGwU_6KqoXOT1yJU3VZcPMlGdoK9-6zgduWLIjG7AGaE10DFQY6186wriW/s640/blogger-image--104391207.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDilpn-HAfNzVvEGdHaW3hKDgkIel0CCfgddALzMm75Nql2mTT7qPLaE0oAbZCyvyEupw8-17kiY7N95oEKhRGwU_6KqoXOT1yJU3VZcPMlGdoK9-6zgduWLIjG7AGaE10DFQY6186wriW/s640/blogger-image--104391207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eG-7d9ipwfqgN3SeRYycanUaz3Yw48vDhPHbSlT8_Zz-etB5FjbDW7N6zC7W11YxxDotIkFfPJjzCiYBptimmEDAZQZlLTGRmBQ6NbAVKGXgL7nLOB_NVdLjgvE0FLUkkAF_tiCr-zBS/s640/blogger-image--1875319496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eG-7d9ipwfqgN3SeRYycanUaz3Yw48vDhPHbSlT8_Zz-etB5FjbDW7N6zC7W11YxxDotIkFfPJjzCiYBptimmEDAZQZlLTGRmBQ6NbAVKGXgL7nLOB_NVdLjgvE0FLUkkAF_tiCr-zBS/s640/blogger-image--1875319496.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eG-7d9ipwfqgN3SeRYycanUaz3Yw48vDhPHbSlT8_Zz-etB5FjbDW7N6zC7W11YxxDotIkFfPJjzCiYBptimmEDAZQZlLTGRmBQ6NbAVKGXgL7nLOB_NVdLjgvE0FLUkkAF_tiCr-zBS/s640/blogger-image--1875319496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7Ts-1XywAgeoSsfxm83OnZup5R-fzEiskSV5IRBJ4nVzKldtROGgm6XrxRya4HsopUJNnz3mVODF5DUqnvFSc8R-HIkyVpZ3SefzZS7O5DJk8z8lMzjM_kTJoVLM4xsq2Um-x1MidxF/s640/blogger-image--167094397.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7Ts-1XywAgeoSsfxm83OnZup5R-fzEiskSV5IRBJ4nVzKldtROGgm6XrxRya4HsopUJNnz3mVODF5DUqnvFSc8R-HIkyVpZ3SefzZS7O5DJk8z8lMzjM_kTJoVLM4xsq2Um-x1MidxF/s640/blogger-image--167094397.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7Ts-1XywAgeoSsfxm83OnZup5R-fzEiskSV5IRBJ4nVzKldtROGgm6XrxRya4HsopUJNnz3mVODF5DUqnvFSc8R-HIkyVpZ3SefzZS7O5DJk8z8lMzjM_kTJoVLM4xsq2Um-x1MidxF/s640/blogger-image--167094397.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx2mtFfMgRp68QNDS6wutvG4suE_tX74ATJDbnIhskkHdxytAAcnL8b4KEvoktOewqT4kWhdeYcMb8BQeic8-8Rv_47mkPPWWi4wzXT5u8HVX-lIDCQItAVqlRxFoF6FNpNEjaDcsgzTm/s640/blogger-image-2013639279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx2mtFfMgRp68QNDS6wutvG4suE_tX74ATJDbnIhskkHdxytAAcnL8b4KEvoktOewqT4kWhdeYcMb8BQeic8-8Rv_47mkPPWWi4wzXT5u8HVX-lIDCQItAVqlRxFoF6FNpNEjaDcsgzTm/s640/blogger-image-2013639279.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><br></span></div></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-25478019808413282212014-09-19T10:51:00.001-07:002014-09-19T10:52:54.351-07:00CCC - Day 6 // Oceano to Buellton<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We took it inland today and had a break from the coast as we enjoyed some of the farmland and vineyards of California! It's nice to see the diversity of the beautiful sites that California has to offer. Another hot day, but it gives us that much more of a nice summer tan! </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Check out some of these beautiful pictures we took and also head to Instagram.com/_gemineyes for pictures from the entire week! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bAPBMyon342et7NnoYiQOxFZz6wZ5AEqWyYqjS1FObhoH4_kEMN35J_uGNE9HchpNxiHuIwxi21_lSS2lbx_cdRJVe1pnl0hcFL-rOepi5eNuZy9uAjas9kf-ucCaoCBdtnHkUHyjJDQ/s640/blogger-image--1111139196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bAPBMyon342et7NnoYiQOxFZz6wZ5AEqWyYqjS1FObhoH4_kEMN35J_uGNE9HchpNxiHuIwxi21_lSS2lbx_cdRJVe1pnl0hcFL-rOepi5eNuZy9uAjas9kf-ucCaoCBdtnHkUHyjJDQ/s640/blogger-image--1111139196.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bAPBMyon342et7NnoYiQOxFZz6wZ5AEqWyYqjS1FObhoH4_kEMN35J_uGNE9HchpNxiHuIwxi21_lSS2lbx_cdRJVe1pnl0hcFL-rOepi5eNuZy9uAjas9kf-ucCaoCBdtnHkUHyjJDQ/s640/blogger-image--1111139196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIL0-mlvciGt0bsUQOlOWwR4MJuJuoUaDZUtx5Su7TahMBbUURkpOVIrNVPefJqjywBhvMPlS8rkMyrOAK4szRg5NLUd4NVJ75PqCXEoHEDQt2WSr-ZXoWX8I66Z1wJS63Zm99inZduaG/s640/blogger-image--1670272579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIL0-mlvciGt0bsUQOlOWwR4MJuJuoUaDZUtx5Su7TahMBbUURkpOVIrNVPefJqjywBhvMPlS8rkMyrOAK4szRg5NLUd4NVJ75PqCXEoHEDQt2WSr-ZXoWX8I66Z1wJS63Zm99inZduaG/s640/blogger-image--1670272579.jpg"></a></div></div><br></span></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-73063355903921295132014-09-19T10:49:00.001-07:002014-09-19T10:52:32.998-07:00CCC - Day 5 // San Simeon to OceanoAnother beautiful ride down the coast! This is the day we stop by Cal Poly SLO and enjoy a meal with some family friends from up in San Jose! Such a great tradition. The weather is definitely getting hotter as we head further down south! Also, every year we have the rest stop/checkpoint at Wally's bike shop where they welcome us with open arms and serve us some tasty tamales all day long! Below is a photo of his family. <div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Check out some of these beautiful pictures we took and also head to Instagram.com/_gemineyes for pictures from the entire week! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAR_D99p5EIZnM6Fgn96tZ6rlZL5gUs_zHOpkGrO43lajGFrje1ZjIXmAFqheF5GY8A6dKjlFr9LVOO8GGBHPgU5dPqKqfbgaGZ_C-euhTkbo_yL-1t1Jpt5sZGnQDzQOYWzzcRMgafDX/s640/blogger-image--1445778796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAR_D99p5EIZnM6Fgn96tZ6rlZL5gUs_zHOpkGrO43lajGFrje1ZjIXmAFqheF5GY8A6dKjlFr9LVOO8GGBHPgU5dPqKqfbgaGZ_C-euhTkbo_yL-1t1Jpt5sZGnQDzQOYWzzcRMgafDX/s640/blogger-image--1445778796.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAR_D99p5EIZnM6Fgn96tZ6rlZL5gUs_zHOpkGrO43lajGFrje1ZjIXmAFqheF5GY8A6dKjlFr9LVOO8GGBHPgU5dPqKqfbgaGZ_C-euhTkbo_yL-1t1Jpt5sZGnQDzQOYWzzcRMgafDX/s640/blogger-image--1445778796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HmCtphLrFLkhK1Z6OuDmX4emmGNl99jUtNz3oCoWhFym4vWYgzNPz21hnZ2N3j3R_ArDg8stflkKZLwrJFuU1m-iAxR016SqRqjWcDeuUJt_irys6fT8Nkm4dlZT48sedekJHuQIayrP/s640/blogger-image-284513986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HmCtphLrFLkhK1Z6OuDmX4emmGNl99jUtNz3oCoWhFym4vWYgzNPz21hnZ2N3j3R_ArDg8stflkKZLwrJFuU1m-iAxR016SqRqjWcDeuUJt_irys6fT8Nkm4dlZT48sedekJHuQIayrP/s640/blogger-image-284513986.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQRPWsffAQqlI2O2zLhR_mQK7rO3pLl4B5UCOclzir6L3dOy1mD-xUS_QCNmlHKx_7yGkjpXO0-ZE-gFWJnG2Cq6P4IwC3MaC6AqLPRR1y-ZmLdOJCGOPuq54tHuP5aUVtzhEQjUB8pE0/s640/blogger-image--680999334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQRPWsffAQqlI2O2zLhR_mQK7rO3pLl4B5UCOclzir6L3dOy1mD-xUS_QCNmlHKx_7yGkjpXO0-ZE-gFWJnG2Cq6P4IwC3MaC6AqLPRR1y-ZmLdOJCGOPuq54tHuP5aUVtzhEQjUB8pE0/s640/blogger-image--680999334.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQRPWsffAQqlI2O2zLhR_mQK7rO3pLl4B5UCOclzir6L3dOy1mD-xUS_QCNmlHKx_7yGkjpXO0-ZE-gFWJnG2Cq6P4IwC3MaC6AqLPRR1y-ZmLdOJCGOPuq54tHuP5aUVtzhEQjUB8pE0/s640/blogger-image--680999334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JRV4jGWSUd8XOFrLwVpDOkF3hU1YFrEL3awCzdaDZEDPQ6p5I9pI9W9cZcYIW_LlGQl6E9fqMZWb5KD32mcpTA6LKl3VUPYEmeMHefbAhLfnOcxBGMJurdT2RtfGj1UPFqp9M6OCAX9K/s640/blogger-image--584236668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JRV4jGWSUd8XOFrLwVpDOkF3hU1YFrEL3awCzdaDZEDPQ6p5I9pI9W9cZcYIW_LlGQl6E9fqMZWb5KD32mcpTA6LKl3VUPYEmeMHefbAhLfnOcxBGMJurdT2RtfGj1UPFqp9M6OCAX9K/s640/blogger-image--584236668.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div></div><br></span></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-49217594973077047652014-09-19T10:44:00.001-07:002014-09-19T10:44:24.730-07:00CCC - Day 4 // Big Sur to San Simeon<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnY3pHGcama3i25oDg-TAGwEIBbVTavySl9iI1pziBsVsiQgdTMG0vBYNvB3Thp18yYt2werEsT9OtX49aRyMga9WZKnDDOtSnxPIsldQuHOfN5S_0J0lVp0x_M1jGQiS9FTQLncrutsC/s640/blogger-image--400807077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnY3pHGcama3i25oDg-TAGwEIBbVTavySl9iI1pziBsVsiQgdTMG0vBYNvB3Thp18yYt2werEsT9OtX49aRyMga9WZKnDDOtSnxPIsldQuHOfN5S_0J0lVp0x_M1jGQiS9FTQLncrutsC/s640/blogger-image--400807077.jpg"></a></div>This day was some of the toughest hills we face all week! With two hills back to back named the "Twin Sisters", it's a definite challenge. Not too many pictures, but we definitely had an amazing ride nonetheless!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKtz4ChRh3MLvZ3Zt7iKhx7vkbKto9vXMORlwVUOyR7jZaLRS95AG2t8Jn6sMz2id8YL2sOIa-yQjac_sftnG_k-6mr0L7lvDC1YRR1eyedI5VCIX4B5ldUyPojcH1z6oX9y2TtuewOzj/s640/blogger-image--1556057246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKtz4ChRh3MLvZ3Zt7iKhx7vkbKto9vXMORlwVUOyR7jZaLRS95AG2t8Jn6sMz2id8YL2sOIa-yQjac_sftnG_k-6mr0L7lvDC1YRR1eyedI5VCIX4B5ldUyPojcH1z6oX9y2TtuewOzj/s640/blogger-image--1556057246.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Check out some of these beautiful pictures we took and also head to Instagram.com/_gemineyes for pictures from the entire week! </span></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-19135007988774725432014-09-19T09:46:00.001-07:002014-09-19T10:46:23.618-07:00CCC - Day 3 // Monterey to Big Sur<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjP4EEKOMmzHFAMOuSWlk6V7Qok9ZVHiIDF4_mJFaKi6ODe9PcyooGvpFXred-x9gPC0ph0jeuQuXrCdD_RE6dvQLEl2gHJcOZUzx9jZhfNK-tGfz4Lx2s28Z6ifc89v2BztC6OvO9UBG/s640/blogger-image-469691026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjP4EEKOMmzHFAMOuSWlk6V7Qok9ZVHiIDF4_mJFaKi6ODe9PcyooGvpFXred-x9gPC0ph0jeuQuXrCdD_RE6dvQLEl2gHJcOZUzx9jZhfNK-tGfz4Lx2s28Z6ifc89v2BztC6OvO9UBG/s640/blogger-image-469691026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqwglTmUIzySlW4OugNaoRnFyC5-u35t1QOUKIpSgvcCYaXIc2Ompb9Uq1pOD2dxS7vF0gjReW6sok0uQ2NhyUeA9NzEv4K77TcmaKJKq4RJywaAqEZ9fvFY-QPxYPPleX7MweAHcW8a0/s640/blogger-image-959447642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSZ2dq4I6Z20cCv9URaJfugWTTspBQMPxL7mMuxJlzqkeNM7OiVL1P9ERbSuq_DbbZhxrnmXol4j2YYaN-uL5Asuw8PAvrx6IoSr1qFRko8WT7p_GhcVISSDpuKyB73RLix-23CmBu2Sa/s640/blogger-image--593664289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSZ2dq4I6Z20cCv9URaJfugWTTspBQMPxL7mMuxJlzqkeNM7OiVL1P9ERbSuq_DbbZhxrnmXol4j2YYaN-uL5Asuw8PAvrx6IoSr1qFRko8WT7p_GhcVISSDpuKyB73RLix-23CmBu2Sa/s640/blogger-image--593664289.jpg"></a></div><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqwglTmUIzySlW4OugNaoRnFyC5-u35t1QOUKIpSgvcCYaXIc2Ompb9Uq1pOD2dxS7vF0gjReW6sok0uQ2NhyUeA9NzEv4K77TcmaKJKq4RJywaAqEZ9fvFY-QPxYPPleX7MweAHcW8a0/s640/blogger-image-959447642.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjP4EEKOMmzHFAMOuSWlk6V7Qok9ZVHiIDF4_mJFaKi6ODe9PcyooGvpFXred-x9gPC0ph0jeuQuXrCdD_RE6dvQLEl2gHJcOZUzx9jZhfNK-tGfz4Lx2s28Z6ifc89v2BztC6OvO9UBG/s640/blogger-image-469691026.jpg"></div>One of the most beautiful days of the ride for sure! Once we got into Big Sur, the riders stopped at the River Inn for some refreshing drinks and were able to put their feet in the cool river!<div><br></div><div>Check out some of these beautiful pictures we took and also head to Instagram.com/_gemineyes from the entire week! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-19617977763526855602014-09-12T23:55:00.001-07:002014-09-12T23:55:18.287-07:00Last Day before the ride begins!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>What a great day this is to get reacquainted with old friends and meet new friends at registration! It is amazing how quickly a year has gone by! Hear the cowbells ring as we walk in the door! Amazing!<div><br></div><div>What a surprise (and humbling) it was to see a poster of Christiana and the family as she is being honored on Day 1 of the CCC! We will get to share her story, why the name AlsoTouch and how we all should appreciate life and the ride in God's beauty! This was a true blessing to what is going to be a wonderful journey! 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<b>Sat, Day 1: San Francisco to Santa Cruz</b> READY...SET...PEDAL! Cyclists begin in San Francisco and cycle down the coast into Santa Cruz, completing a total of 85 miles.9/13/2014<br />
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<b>Sun, Day 2: Santa Cruz to Monterey </b>This leg of the tour measures 53 miles and takes you through the dramatic landscape of the California countryside before resting for the night in picturesque Monterey.9/14/2014<br />
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<b>Mon, Day 3: Monterey to Big Sur</b> Say goodbye to Monterey and head south. A short 40 miles will bring you into the spectacular landscape of Big Sur.9/15/2014<br />
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<b>Tues, Day 4: Big Sur to San Simeon</b> As you wind your way through the scented forests of Big Sur, you will continue into San Simeon after enjoying a brief rest stop near the world-renowned Hearst Castle. At this point, you've cycled a total of 66 miles!9/16/2014<br />
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<b>Wed, Day 5: San Simeon to Pismo Beach</b> Absolutely beautiful. If the pedaling doesn't take your breath away, the scenery will! A mere 60 miles, this leg of the tour will allow you to soak up your surroundings as you cycle along world famous beaches. 9/17/2014<br />
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<b>Thurs, Day 6: Pismo Beach to Buellton</b> As you make your way through the wine country made famous by the movie Sideways, you will enjoy quiet roads and beautiful vineyards. After 66 miles of incredible riding, a special dinner is prepared to celebrate your journey to date. 9/18/2014<br />
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<b>Fri, Day 7: Buellton to Ventura</b> This spectacular day winds through Solvang, into Santa Barbara through Hope Ranch, then along the coast and finishing at the beach in Ventura after 90 miles. 9/19/2014<br />
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<b>Sat, Day 8: Ventura to Los Angeles</b> Congratulations! After the final 60 miles, you cross the finish line in Los Angeles to fanfare and an emotional welcome. A victory party will help you celebrate this unique trip and reflect on your outstanding achievement. -
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It is only 3 days until we start cycling down the coast raising awareness and money for the Arthritis Foundation. We continue to cycle in memory of Christiana! This is Dwight's 8th year and Maria's 6th year. <br />
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Serena would be riding with us but she had an accident last weekend and fractured her elbow! She will still be volunteering down the coast with us!<br />
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Maria - <a href="http://ccc14.kintera.org/Christiana">ccc14.kintera.org/Christiana</a><br />
Dwight - <a href="http://ccc14.kintera.org/Spongebob44">ccc14.kintera.org/Spongebob44</a><br />
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<b>Please continue to check back for updates on our ride!!!</b>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-87932704229449018122013-09-30T06:00:00.001-07:002014-09-19T10:44:27.311-07:00CCC - Day 2 // Santa Cruz to Monterey<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnSLV9WHsMbtIi8WjNfJ6oFuBRQ0j4FWHAT0Su4z9x-2ogNItm-rZdiXyn9Io3P849qWN38KkJbckiTptnMk5xK5QeAv4eDMsWlyvhW1-HjburqU1-lCMnLcQwVWIZ2q1wap6li-_-Nfx/s640/blogger-image-292771570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnSLV9WHsMbtIi8WjNfJ6oFuBRQ0j4FWHAT0Su4z9x-2ogNItm-rZdiXyn9Io3P849qWN38KkJbckiTptnMk5xK5QeAv4eDMsWlyvhW1-HjburqU1-lCMnLcQwVWIZ2q1wap6li-_-Nfx/s640/blogger-image-292771570.jpg"></a></div>Stats - 53 miles, 2000 feet of climbing<div><br></div><div>Team Also Touch Day - we lined to get a photo of the team before we cruised out I camp. We have 8 official members and tons of unofficial ones ;-). Welcome to the team </div><div><br></div><div>So today we were cruising back to the lighthouse (as we normally do for a little off-touring) but there was a triathlon going on by the boardwalk. Now those are amazing arhletes!! The boardwalk is so peaceful in the morning and has a different view whine it is empty!</div><div><br></div><div>More beautiful coastline and the start of strawberry and lettuce fields. What a beautiful smell! </div><div><br></div><div>So in this route you cannot go by Moss landing without stopping at Phil's Seafiod and having a lunch! Nice!</div><div><br></div><div>The best part of today was turning the corner on the Monterey Recreation Trail and see the sand dunes, the ocean and Monterey in the background - SPECTACULAR!!! Maria and I took a lot of pictures at this spot.</div><div><br></div><div>One last note - we had a pleasant surprise from Jerry <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">and Diane Hall who came up the steep hill to visit us! We reminisced about the Hancock neighborhood - block parties, the hike, taking pictures of the kids on the 1st day if school, etc. Great times but even better people!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywb2bCbMWg1YqmWo5b_6Yx3a0EnaWRqNAJWLOLVG6NLVI1tR4Xt2Ocu_3KFMgDldOtxibRN7AOEKAhba80EydbE_bK616uJd8pmdX1yAk3U9cFCZ4nYXtfq7IhK7iUzlwP3se9vv0Em3F/s640/blogger-image--927109613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywb2bCbMWg1YqmWo5b_6Yx3a0EnaWRqNAJWLOLVG6NLVI1tR4Xt2Ocu_3KFMgDldOtxibRN7AOEKAhba80EydbE_bK616uJd8pmdX1yAk3U9cFCZ4nYXtfq7IhK7iUzlwP3se9vv0Em3F/s640/blogger-image--927109613.jpg"></a></div><br></div></span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-47587666081268957352013-09-27T22:27:00.001-07:002013-09-27T22:27:15.072-07:00One More Day! Tomorrow we begin again!I can't believe it's been a whole year since we were on this ride. Time flies so quickly and we wonder where it goes! <div><br></div><div>It was wonderful to see old faces from over the 7 years that we have been doing the ride and newbies - the first year riders. It is different when you talk to each group, but there are 2 things that are the same - excitement for the ride down the coast and anticipation for what is coming. Now the anticipation is different for both. The newbies do not know what lies ahead and what to expect, while those who have done the ride are also wondering if things have changed. One thing is for sure, we all will ride tomorrow and we all will ride for a cure for arthritis! 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1 week to go! 1 week to go! I can't believe it is here already! Next Saturday we start our ride from SF to LA! We have one more long ride (about 65-70 miles on Saturday) and then next week is a tapering week!<br />
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The picture above is the route we take from San Francisco all the way to LA (Santa Monica to be exact). Keep us in your thoughts and prayers! If you would like to donate, please visit the following sites for Maria and myself:<br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">For Maria - </span><a href="http://www.afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Heaven" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text !important; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21.325000762939453px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.<span id="yui_3_7_2_82_1376272462476_191">afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Heaven</span></a><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">For Dwight - </span><a href="http://www.afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Spongebob" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text !important; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21.325000762939453px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_82_1376272462476_197">www.</span><span id="yui_3_7_2_82_1376272462476_201">afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Spongebob</span></a>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-3392656611398688832013-09-22T20:42:00.001-07:002013-09-22T20:42:18.600-07:00CCC 2013 Promotional Video - < 1 week to go!!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/p2aRzpebTOw" width="459"></iframe>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-7506727387491186372013-09-22T10:55:00.001-07:002013-09-22T10:55:26.097-07:00Two Weeks AwayIt is only 2 weeks away and we're training hard to get ready. Even though we have done this before, there is still the excitement of what to expect and also looking forward to seeing old friends again.<div><br></div><div>Last weekend we rode 60 miles from Saratoga to Boulder Creek and up through Big Basin. What a tough, but beautiful ride! Only 2 more weeks!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojO25kXgOr6U2GRZKKl4MfFGoEvyjEQhLUhY0bnx2IZe7VmGDV-UzyS9n75G3OMdOLdr4DhCzk5e-amVpN89J8zApbj7N4SPlOlvt06jzj9WK8iKsfblAIFy8OnpotCBzKmk1qN2bt935/s640/blogger-image-394625632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojO25kXgOr6U2GRZKKl4MfFGoEvyjEQhLUhY0bnx2IZe7VmGDV-UzyS9n75G3OMdOLdr4DhCzk5e-amVpN89J8zApbj7N4SPlOlvt06jzj9WK8iKsfblAIFy8OnpotCBzKmk1qN2bt935/s640/blogger-image-394625632.jpg"></a></div></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-8748969191046349572013-08-11T20:42:00.000-07:002013-08-11T20:42:31.218-07:00LA Here We Come .... Team Also Touch is on it's way!<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: black; color: #aadd99; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px;">
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Welcome to our blog for the California Coast Classic. This Dwight's 7th year and Maria's 5th year in riding down the coast in memory of Christiana.<br /><br />Here's where you can find the updates on our rides and even comment!<br /><br />We currently have about 8 weeks until we leave San Francisco for our bike ride to Los Angeles. We leave from San Francisco on September 28th and arrive in Los Angeles on the October 5th. It is a total of 525 miles over 8 days (but we do a little more as we do some site seeing :-). The team (Also Touch) will be 10 people (so far) this year.<br /><br />Over the past 6 years, we have been able to donate $220,000 to the Arthritis Foundation because of your generous donations. Thank you all so much!<br /><br />If you are able to contribute please click on the following links below for Maria or Dwight. If you notice that one of us has already reached our minimum of $3000, please donate to the other.<br /><br />For Maria - <a href="http://www.afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Heaven" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text !important; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21.325000762939453px;" target="_blank">www.<span id="yui_3_7_2_82_1376272462476_191">afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Heaven</span></a><br />For Dwight - <a href="http://www.afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Spongebob" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; cursor: text !important; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21.325000762939453px;" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_82_1376272462476_197">www.</span><span id="yui_3_7_2_82_1376272462476_201">afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/Spongebob</span></a><br /><br />Also, continue to keep us in prayer as we continue our training for the ride.</div>
Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-21490591464867928292012-09-15T21:30:00.001-07:002012-09-15T21:30:48.876-07:00Arthritis Ride - Day 7 - Buellton (Solvang) to Aventura92.5 miles from Solvang to Aventura through beautiful, sunny Santa Barbara. The first part of the ride started with a climb on Hwy 101 and then a nice swift downhill! Thank God for the CHP.<br />
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It was perfect riding weather along the coast and seeing the ocean and the beaches. We got to help a woman (75 years old and her 95 year old mom) when the flap from their truck got caught around the tire, as we were<br />
cycling. We were able to cut off the flap and they were on their way. They were ranchers, but she explained that she left her tools back at the ranch. It is amazing when you slow down, how you can help another person just by asking.<br />
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Also, it is special when various people along the way are thanking us for riding for a cure for arthritis! Honking and yelling - very supportive! Very, very special!<br />
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Day 8 is coming tomorrow and into Santa Monica.<br />
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We started by going a little off-route for 7 miles for some delicious cinnamon rolls BACK in Pismo Beach!!! Incredible!!!<br />
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After flowing through the farming fields and picking out the smells - lettuce, cabbage, strawberries, parsley, etc we met up with 96 degree heat through the Foxen Canyon on our way to Buellton. Another great day of riding though - can't beat it!!<br />
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The sun finally came out as we rode into SLO (San Luis Obispo) and saw a couple of family friends - Priya and Ashleigh, who are attending Cal Poly. <br />
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We did have a little adventure (or should I say Maria did) with her shifter cable snapping and then learning how to change her 1st flat. Thanks to Jamaica and then to Jerry for their assistance!<br />
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The day ended beautifully with a trip to gorgeous Avila beach. I did not know it even existed.<br />
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Tomorrow we go inland to Solvang / Buellton for a total of 65+ miles.<br />
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Onto to Pismo Beach / Oceano tomorrow...<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotJaXsaxfhVAaZ7RppGaey7IBwFFv1Xe0EVOMzBh-P0p82G9DmbJz6duXja0YqjHqRgFEbDaJonMmr13vBA117r73Os4Zr-6olR9xv0vnuIWwmHcCzEuudlRekMz3TZZOrLHo_gLCHmWg/s640/blogger-image--1656402168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotJaXsaxfhVAaZ7RppGaey7IBwFFv1Xe0EVOMzBh-P0p82G9DmbJz6duXja0YqjHqRgFEbDaJonMmr13vBA117r73Os4Zr-6olR9xv0vnuIWwmHcCzEuudlRekMz3TZZOrLHo_gLCHmWg/s640/blogger-image--1656402168.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6sWi31Rtkt0UyhQpKD4X_OJFj9xmw57NYos0bcsGCwcj883B9u_LPTcINeWAvl1Xtf-GbMlDAh3W6lAY14jbbtenaKunEnTTT9h8ZtA4TAxfCraA9-1pXnJY3rF-IK0ipUaBiEkx_Anx/s640/blogger-image--2084705065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6sWi31Rtkt0UyhQpKD4X_OJFj9xmw57NYos0bcsGCwcj883B9u_LPTcINeWAvl1Xtf-GbMlDAh3W6lAY14jbbtenaKunEnTTT9h8ZtA4TAxfCraA9-1pXnJY3rF-IK0ipUaBiEkx_Anx/s640/blogger-image--2084705065.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYxP-gVJitACYo3anZ7haV6VTTA8XlH5n0hRgViEG0fhHIyL3YvpQzlRnT8aLwDw9lTP5T0oJhrhN9uGnK-8Kfo1KKwv28ahTpzArS9d9SIkCpUmoMEw4vv_o8COZPc-MH2TDucRg23m9/s640/blogger-image-1477895546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYxP-gVJitACYo3anZ7haV6VTTA8XlH5n0hRgViEG0fhHIyL3YvpQzlRnT8aLwDw9lTP5T0oJhrhN9uGnK-8Kfo1KKwv28ahTpzArS9d9SIkCpUmoMEw4vv_o8COZPc-MH2TDucRg23m9/s640/blogger-image-1477895546.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9kF-8YTGlBbOHctSgzbRi6BwSURucoLwCAJJEWgHptofLck5zSfCeOgpxug9rAkEmxU85uRWj5WzOK6jjOKObex4YfKPSnvEooG4tobdddTb8g94ed-JienmTao6iVXU7Zz1ABzOKzMa/s640/blogger-image--1050637834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9kF-8YTGlBbOHctSgzbRi6BwSURucoLwCAJJEWgHptofLck5zSfCeOgpxug9rAkEmxU85uRWj5WzOK6jjOKObex4YfKPSnvEooG4tobdddTb8g94ed-JienmTao6iVXU7Zz1ABzOKzMa/s640/blogger-image--1050637834.jpg" /></a></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-7713179586290021352012-09-13T20:47:00.001-07:002012-09-13T20:56:39.499-07:00Arthritis Ride - Day 3 - Monterey to Big Sur58 miles today to Big Sur through 17 mile drive and into Carmel before the last 26 miles to Big Sur. Beautiful scenery along the coast. Nothing like riding 17 mile drive on the bike! Had some light fog, but what a beautiful view.<br />
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Onto San Simeon tomorrow!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6Ga6KTroMQUis0AZuV3gm-FLVb97GkfngmIQpdFNumW3tFNlsM3ePrRuLIF4cM21JENjOHAIEETR4OYz8XlgZF5cN-ZoFObp_mZGaDMskS8blL7U1bC796Syk6fFKlaa5L8u-IHTIM9C/s640/blogger-image-2035603401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6Ga6KTroMQUis0AZuV3gm-FLVb97GkfngmIQpdFNumW3tFNlsM3ePrRuLIF4cM21JENjOHAIEETR4OYz8XlgZF5cN-ZoFObp_mZGaDMskS8blL7U1bC796Syk6fFKlaa5L8u-IHTIM9C/s640/blogger-image-2035603401.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHj3XTO_4YkJ0Nh25ppgB2AZZqEQvxM-HKjs8PjtYKhMEAD2qdE6VOug6aFsCv0LRiuEm6jp1_HtNkYTEJFQ1jh-g65vwW2ugfDc9oz62WgHSi_nPkx2QoD2_N7d1kPSnZTKYXDG07uH7/s640/blogger-image--988869415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHj3XTO_4YkJ0Nh25ppgB2AZZqEQvxM-HKjs8PjtYKhMEAD2qdE6VOug6aFsCv0LRiuEm6jp1_HtNkYTEJFQ1jh-g65vwW2ugfDc9oz62WgHSi_nPkx2QoD2_N7d1kPSnZTKYXDG07uH7/s640/blogger-image--988869415.jpg" /></a></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-35810519147834591142012-09-10T21:06:00.001-07:002012-09-13T20:48:31.724-07:00Arthritis Ride - Day 2 - Santa Cruz to MontereyDay 2 is done and in the books. It was 55 miles with some headwind. Up at 5:45 to get packed up (tents and all) and roll out by 8:15. We cruised by the lighthouse and the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Capitola and onto Monterey. We are staying at the Veterans Memorial Park where they play Taps and Revelry in the morning for our wakeup call. It was foggy and overcast, but a beautiful day cycling in memory of Christiana. Thank you all for your prayers and support.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTeDU2UuDWXMgzSM1fRf7R65_0RXuzG2Y6YmAZuXn3J6ZCpDylBtyz7l-9HlovF2kmXPzkyXrrcnzT4Nd0FeVM1i1gJngqe7OqolfcVuSAoK0DNVZDI5zk0brDpZ29zduWz2Lmdcto3ahi/s640/blogger-image--2117803090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTeDU2UuDWXMgzSM1fRf7R65_0RXuzG2Y6YmAZuXn3J6ZCpDylBtyz7l-9HlovF2kmXPzkyXrrcnzT4Nd0FeVM1i1gJngqe7OqolfcVuSAoK0DNVZDI5zk0brDpZ29zduWz2Lmdcto3ahi/s640/blogger-image--2117803090.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRu4npljLBm722jgK49RK2Ej-5rg_VoRlJh57SyHSBgnaOgr2s9_p_Arm7nugaC4kajfymnktj-WvNuxRxjN9hhO5zepBdb1PT9qUBjWFziabQQCMUGJFE-qi8c64XAjOTLiMQW3rOPOp/s640/blogger-image--1325955534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRu4npljLBm722jgK49RK2Ej-5rg_VoRlJh57SyHSBgnaOgr2s9_p_Arm7nugaC4kajfymnktj-WvNuxRxjN9hhO5zepBdb1PT9qUBjWFziabQQCMUGJFE-qi8c64XAjOTLiMQW3rOPOp/s640/blogger-image--1325955534.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KcNmWFlW1mYEj9gA6fijY-ZB4P3s6lFAmxBiQkmX1cSXTjRNRbbpgNigDbzJwBZj1EwmbNAgN9PqdE-9Z-uylM0-2YBEacxBAhioHZkYOranHOX36VDhTQqnju6AjzDnrMiYQlZgTm-D/s640/blogger-image--1391308518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KcNmWFlW1mYEj9gA6fijY-ZB4P3s6lFAmxBiQkmX1cSXTjRNRbbpgNigDbzJwBZj1EwmbNAgN9PqdE-9Z-uylM0-2YBEacxBAhioHZkYOranHOX36VDhTQqnju6AjzDnrMiYQlZgTm-D/s640/blogger-image--1391308518.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvaHBcpqqLHI4fIdUmTPQU-Xr_8LQapa4ANeO4ud9RvengoClyY1bVh74XIVx1g1UpH35mWzPv_HMuIGamUzRu_cjAAVUCxkSwqFt91njocjW09jZ2KRtkco_AqtDUQrosWq9C1l29hsVZ/s640/blogger-image--271262842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvaHBcpqqLHI4fIdUmTPQU-Xr_8LQapa4ANeO4ud9RvengoClyY1bVh74XIVx1g1UpH35mWzPv_HMuIGamUzRu_cjAAVUCxkSwqFt91njocjW09jZ2KRtkco_AqtDUQrosWq9C1l29hsVZ/s640/blogger-image--271262842.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_OcxY2TB0_vR5R-nMO3L8JxfzJCGPDchIWcgSwGvHJtK2U9gDHdRl0JBvQThItYKHQCvnUXqsoUrGA2rYKUet6RiZl4slqINV3MsQiAdc76A5HCfmHgr5Xc9IJl2b-sZbAMYBzHMA224/s640/blogger-image-160709521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_OcxY2TB0_vR5R-nMO3L8JxfzJCGPDchIWcgSwGvHJtK2U9gDHdRl0JBvQThItYKHQCvnUXqsoUrGA2rYKUet6RiZl4slqINV3MsQiAdc76A5HCfmHgr5Xc9IJl2b-sZbAMYBzHMA224/s640/blogger-image-160709521.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBLBwEHWS-amd7mDfw1cjtZpr19I4MX4ad9wv2BBUeWJIuQTRl9vRioxaf_QhvnIBXQUxOh88d2aOr3EkbXLbiYG-1kL2lGtwLcUJ_Z7GO4pwSk4EXxSyQvLXLdQdhl6-jATZrRNFMTQd/s640/blogger-image--357605951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBLBwEHWS-amd7mDfw1cjtZpr19I4MX4ad9wv2BBUeWJIuQTRl9vRioxaf_QhvnIBXQUxOh88d2aOr3EkbXLbiYG-1kL2lGtwLcUJ_Z7GO4pwSk4EXxSyQvLXLdQdhl6-jATZrRNFMTQd/s640/blogger-image--357605951.jpg" /></a></div>Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-46847947216920935152012-09-09T22:17:00.001-07:002012-09-10T21:07:36.256-07:00Arthritis Ride - Day 1 - San Francisco to Santa CruzWow! What an incredible day!! Serena was amazing - that girl is a natural cyclist - 'On Your Left'.<br />
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Today we rode 91 miles with 5000 feet of climbing as we rode from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. The temperature was perfect and the scenery was even better down the coastline. There wasn't any fog as we rode across the Golden Gate bridge and enjoyed the gorgeous weather. We just had to be careful as we went around the bridge towers with oncoming cyclists. From there it was down the coastline and enjoying the ocean and breeze to Santa Cruz. What a nice tailwind ;-) for the last 40 miles.<br />
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We had special visitors in camp as Cherie and Cheryl Cole came to visit us and bring a huge football SpongeBob!<br />
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Thank you all for your contributions and your prayers. Continue to check our blogs for updates.<br />
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I believe Serena's expression says it ALL ;-)<br />
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Can you believe we are only 1 week away from cycling down the coast? We leave next Sunday, 9/9, from San Francisco! We have been training pretty hard to get ready; in fact, yesterday we rode 74 miles with 4500 feet of climbing as we cycled down to Pt. Reyes from San Rafael!<br />
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Thank you ALL for your prayers and your donations!! We have raised over $10K ($10,013 to be exact)! We are over our minimum and only $2000 left to reach our goal of $12,000! Thank you SOOOOO much!<br />
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Until the next blog :-)Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677264615362536160.post-1935483035566935792012-08-26T23:03:00.002-07:002012-08-26T23:06:42.477-07:0013 Days to Go!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Woo hoo - 13 days to go!!<br />
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As most of you know, SpongeBob was Christiana's favorite character, so he will be riding with the whole team (Team AlsoTouch) down the coast of California! We are only 2 weeks away from our start of the ride and we are getting excited. We are 78% of the way to our minimum goal, so thank you all for your contributions! We really appreciate your contributions, your thoughts and especially your prayers. If you would still like to contribute, here are the links to each one of us! Thank you again!<br />
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For Serena - <a href="http://2012cccnca.kintera.org/usc">http://2012cccnca.kintera.org/usc</a><br />
For Maria - <a href="http://2012cccnca.kintera.org/heaven">http://2012cccnca.kintera.org/heaven</a><br />
For Dwight - <a href="http://2012cccnca.kintera.org/christiana">http://2012cccnca.kintera.org/christiana</a><br />
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God's Blessings,<br />
Dwight, Maria and SerenaDwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212928079908646932noreply@blogger.com0