Saturday, May 23, 2009

Day 6 Hannibal Arrival!!!!

After a 90 mile day Friday, we did about 100 miles or so today into Hannibal. I say "we," but Chris did all of the pulling (Thanks Chris - AKA diesel motor).

We arrived in Hannibal a little past 7 p.m.to a warm welcome, and a big cake!

There was a big cycling weekend in Burlington this weekend and cyclists were everywhere. Friday we met Lisa who rode the last 35 miles into Burlington with us. Lisa said she had lost a friend to ovarian cancer at age 27; so please continue to share the signs and symptoms with your friends and loved ones. Every woman, regardless of age, can be at risk.

It was a great week, and we could not have done it without your support and encouragement. Thank you!

Let's keep sharing the ovarian cancer message.

Stay tuned for future CycleQuest rides.

See you on the road!

Brad (and Chris)

10 comments:

Monika said...

Brad & Chris,

How'd things go? Stay for the Crit? How was the Mexi Rest. last night? Wish I could of kept riding with you guys. I'm looking forward to hearing about the remainder of your trip.

Thinking of you...
Love Monika, Oskar, Madeline & Apollo

Anonymous said...

Yeah!!!! This is the day of your Hannibal arrival.....hope all has gone well today and the weather has been in your favor.......Give Aunt Betty and Sharon a hug and kiss for me and enjoy your visit with them.

You have done a wonderful ride for a great cause and we are proud of your.....keep up the great work!!

Love,
Susie

Vicki said...

Yippie........Yippie....Hopefully by now you are there basking in the glory of what you have accomplished. Next one maybe more will want to join in at certain times. That could be a plan...different areas different ones ride along for as long as they want or can....A BIG THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BRAD AND CHRIS.....

Shirin said...

Yay Brad!!! I am following you!!!! Love, Shirin

Diane Newburgh said...

Here's hoping that by now you are in Hannibal celebrating the success of your ride. Today, we had a nice visit with John, Lynae and the girls here in West Fargo - at Leanne's (Lynae's Mom) place here in West Fargo. It was a fun time.

chrisg said...

Hi Brad,
Chris from AZ here. Mark and i have been following your blog and are excited about your trip. Hope all remains well. The trip sounds awesome. If you can post more pictures. Stay strong and know many of us are thinking about and missing you back home.

Chris Grundell

Vicki said...

Brad and Chris finished this ride at 7:08 by rolling into Hannibal. Again a great success in both the physical ride as well as getting the word out. Congratulations to you both for honoring Susan and promoting Awareness of Ovarian Cancer..........

Gin said...

Hi Brad,
This is a little late but congrats! Talk about some adverse conditions(wind). Janet said she didn't know how you could stay upright. She enjoyed your company and conversation at breakfast. We had a very wet 4 days in Show Low. We were very cool and enjoyed it immensley. Talk to you soon. Well done!
Gin

Unknown said...

Hey Brad,

Here is your support from Australia, i'm sorry I didn't comment sooner. Sounds like the ride went well and I can sympathize with the wind and hills...thats all we have in Perth! Congratulations on completing the ride and I am really looking forward to catching up with you in July.

Leif A.

Unknown said...

You have done a wonderful ride for a great cause and we are proud of your.....keep up the great work!!

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samanth
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