It was a hot one from Shoshoni to Casper, WY today. By 10 o’clock the temperature was already 80 degrees. By lunch it was 93 degrees and this has no doubt been the hottest day of the trip. It was a definite taste of what is to come as it gets hotter and work towards states like Kansas and beyond. Everyone had sore legs at the start of the day so it was going to take some teamwork and encouragement to go the 105 miles ahead of us. The terrain today was flat with hills and there is literally nothing out here in this part of the state. We passed a few oil machines in the ground but otherwise in the horizon you could only see desert shrubs and dry flat land there isn’t even any type of farming out here. There are a ton of rabbits and many of them become victims to cars, something we were constantly needing to call out in our pace lines today. My knees were feeling sore but I
didn’t have to take any pain relievers all day which was a pleasant surprise.
The day was tough but so I just tried to focus on 10 miles at a time because that is usually how the crew stops are spaced. It also helps to take your mind of the mileage by just talking with the guys. Cody and Joel were a huge help in taking my mind off the long day, just shooting the breeze with the guys on the bike is an awesome way to continue to bond with the guys and keep the spirits high.
Arriving in Casper, like all arrivals after a long day, are so rewarding and feel great. We are staying at the local high school and our dinner was sponsored by the Kiwanas Club or “Key Club.” They are like most rotary clubs who serve to promote positive change within the community and work with all different age groups in the community to better others. They provided a nice variety of food in the buffet and all of us introduced ourselves and mentioned where we were from.
That night about 15 of us went and saw Pixar’s new movie Walle which was pretty good. Tomorrow is our day off and we will get to put on a puppet show for the kids at Boys and Girls Club and later do a friendship visit.
didn’t have to take any pain relievers all day which was a pleasant surprise.The day was tough but so I just tried to focus on 10 miles at a time because that is usually how the crew stops are spaced. It also helps to take your mind of the mileage by just talking with the guys. Cody and Joel were a huge help in taking my mind off the long day, just shooting the breeze with the guys on the bike is an awesome way to continue to bond with the guys and keep the spirits high.
Arriving in Casper, like all arrivals after a long day, are so rewarding and feel great. We are staying at the local high school and our dinner was sponsored by the Kiwanas Club or “Key Club.” They are like most rotary clubs who serve to promote positive change within the community and work with all different age groups in the community to better others. They provided a nice variety of food in the buffet and all of us introduced ourselves and mentioned where we were from.
That night about 15 of us went and saw Pixar’s new movie Walle which was pretty good. Tomorrow is our day off and we will get to put on a puppet show for the kids at Boys and Girls Club and later do a friendship visit.
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Ryan,
We are keeping up with your blog. Incredible journey you are on. Keep up the awesome attitude and amazing physical strength you have! We are so impressed and proud of you and the entire team. Go Push America! "Seafood Boil" awaits your return. God Bless, The Ev 5.
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