Just to set the record straight, Pat got to 51.6 mph but he took his bags off of his bike, I kept mine on and got to 50.6. Also we met two new groups that are riding with us recently. A group of college graduates from San Francisco, and a group from Connecticut that is sponsored and whom we sped by today on the way to Cedar City.
On the way from Baker to Milford there was this creepy abandoned house on the side of the road in the middle of no where. The house was falling apart and at points it looked like the roof was sliding off. We had spoken to the old British guys and since they didnt want to put in the 86 mile ride to Milford, they were going to break up the ride into two days by camping out at this old abandoned house. I hope they decided to just keep going after seeing that place, it definetly felt creepy.
Supposedly the area around the road that Pat and I rode on through the Sierra Nevadas is on fire right now. That would have made the ride down the mountain even more intresting now wouldnt it?
We are getting the bikes worked on here in Cedar City. Pat needs a new front wheel, but no one in town has the correct size tire, so the guy who owned one of the bike shops offered to make on himself for Pat. The wheel will be higher quality but it will cost Pat. I got my bike worked on, my gear buttons got fixed and I got the handlebar tape rewrapped because it was starting to come off.
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Wednesday morning already here in Cairo and hearing news about fires around Tahoe on BBC. Sure glad you guys made it through already. Will check back with blog tonight to see how you did today on new tires and tuned up bikes. Egyptian colleagues here are fascinated with what you guys have accomplished already. You would have crossed the country and riden the length of the Nile if you were here.
Keep on truckin'
Dad Fitz
Hey guys I'm glad your bikes are getting taken care of. I'm sure you're feeling pretty relieved too. Seeing Bryce & Zion will incredible. Can't wait to see the pictures from there. Sean - thanks for clarifying the personal best speed time issue. With the posting of Patrick's dad's comment - it's official - you guys have gone international - people in Egypt are checking out your trip. How TOTALLY cool is that.
Be safe - Have fun!
Bunch of slackers, the both of you. Don't expect any praise from me until after you get across the country. Get 1000 miles under your belt and you might get a "good job" but until then, no such luck.
Someone's gotta be a bastard and keep your ego in check.
Sean thank you for putting another written piece in the blog. It is so much fun to hear from you. Congrats on your great speed! No matter what Matt says, Good Job!
PS: Daniel would be proud of you for seeing stuff like the two national parks.
Bah, I said no such thing! No such phrase escaped my lips! Bastard till the end I tell you!
Hey guys - just wanted to say I love the creepy house vision with the old English guys staying there. If you see them again - we want to hear the 'rest of the story'. Enjoy Utah - a nice bit of God's country.
Enjoy the mountains before they're gone.
Rebecca
We've put up a big map on our porch and Mead is marking your route every day. The people in the park are amazed at what you are doing and check on our map every once in a while. You are amazing kids, and Chris we love you and your blogs.
Grandma Almond
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