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May 31 READY TO GO!The past weeks have been filled with daily training rides (see some photos), and all those other necessary things to do before leaving on a 2 1/2 month journey. The bike is on its way in a UPS box bound for California, where we ( mainly the mechanic in my case) will re-assemble it in preparation for the trip. I depart for San Francisco on June 2 to spend a few relaxing days in the city and surrounding area prior to the gathering of the group on Saturday, June 5. The training has continued right through Saturday, May 29 when a friend and I joined 50 members of the Caloosa Riders bike club for a "fast 42" mile race through the deserted backroads of Lehigh Acres, FL. It was a great ride with a group of very experienced and dedicated cyclists who really pushed. I finished in 2 1/2 hours with an average speed of 18 mph, clearly a "personal best" for me. FUN! Some going away events, paying bills, learning to use my my new digital camera and laptop, packing, arranging for people to look after the house and pool while I'm away----I've been busy with all those details, while at the same time continuing to ride my (old) bike 50+ miles per day. I have been riding the "Naples beach run", which is a beautiful ride through great neighborhoods with scenic views of the Gulf (as you can see by the photos). The weather has been in the 90's....sunny with beautiful clear skies...so early morning rides have been the norm. I'm at the point where a long bike ride every day is what I do ....and I enjoy it! So, I'm ready and anxious to get underway! The tremendous support I have received continues to be a strong motivation for the trip. The bike ride for ACS is bigger than I, or any individual or group ---it has ,as many of you have told me, "taken on a life of its own". The donation dollars continue to mount. The scroll of names to be carried has grown to 65. The interest in the trip and in the website as well as well wishes from supporters increases each week. I am mindful of your encouragement and grateful for your support! - Bill
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