Tuesday, July 8, 2008

July 8 Riding 120 miles in one day

Today we rode from Stanley to Rugby and covered 120 miles (a new personal longest day for Zack, me and almost all our team). I averaged 17 mph, Zack averaged 19.5, on the bike. I averaged 14 mph from the time we left Stanley until I arrived in Rugby.

As I write this to you I am watching Stage 4 Time Trial of the Tour de France. They are averaging around 30 mph but these slackers only ride about 18.5 miles while we rode 120 today. Can you believe that?

We had a great time with the folks in Stanley, ND last night and this morning at Our Savior Free Lutheran Church.

We ate at Cornerstone Cafe tonight located at the very center of The North American Contintent. Steak, baked potato, soup & salad bar. Delicious. There is an obelisk out in front of the restaurant to prove it.

We appreciate your notes of encouragement and your prayers.

Thanks Mike & Sue for all the notes you have sent, cheering us on.

Tired. Going to bed.

Dan

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