hello. sorry that it's been so long since i wrote. Internet has been getting scarce the further west we go. since the last time i wrote, many things have happened. The most exciting of which was going over the continental divide 3 times. Two of those 3 times were on the way out of yellowstone. The third was just a few days ago going into missoula. We are also now well over 3000 miles travelled. I'll try updating again soon.
Matt
Over Half way
Greetings from Mitchell South Dakota. I know I haven't blogged in a while, but I did do the team journal for 3 days. Anyway, today was the half-way point for days spent on the trip. Its hard to believe, but the trip is half over, and so is the summer. We are also somewhat over the half way point for mileage. I don't now the exact distance, but it is over 2100 miles. Tomorrow we ride into Chamberlain. I have been told the wind is generally at about 40 mph out of the west. I hope thats wrong, but i won't know until tomorrow.
Matt
I have internet!
Hello again. Today I'm writing from Reedsburg Wisconsin.
Since the last time I wrote, a lot has happened. We had several gorgeous days in Illinois with strong tailwinds, and we had a rest day in Chicago. We also had a ride along on father's day, and a hospital visit the next day. Now we are busy moving through Wisconsin,which has many more hills than I thought.
On a side note, if you are ever in Wisconin near LaCrosse, look for bags of fresh milk. Its still pasturized and everything, but it's fresher, and it tastes better.
Matt
Greetings from Dublin Ohio
Hi again.
Today is a much needed rest day in Dublin Ohio. Yesterday was our hottest day so far. We finished the big hills and rode through our first corn fields.
One week from today we ride into Chicago. I look forward to seeing some of you then.
Matt
Through Pennsylvania
Hi again. Today I'm writing from Carnigie PA. The hills here are incredible, luckily both today and yesterday were very short days, only 25 miles yesterday, and 35 miles today. Tomorrow will probably be around 70 miles.
Two days ago we had our first rain during the trip. It poured. It was also lightning for a while, so everyone stopped at a dollar store. Despite being cold, and making everthing somewhat muddy, the rain was nice. It also helped break in my Brooks saddle, which is now very comfortable.
I should be able to update this again in three days, if nor sooner. Goodby for now
Matt Cillick
NY city to Everitt PA
Hi everybody, today is the first day I have been able to get on a computer since the ride started. The first thing I want to do is thank everyone for their massive support. The second thing I want to do is to talk a little about the trip so far.
The first few days were crazy with everyone getting used to the scheduel, and the crazy routes through New Jersey. The first really nice day was when we went through Pensylvania for the first time. The scenery was beautiful, and there were a ton of hills. Today was very similar, but longer and hotter. Fortunately for me, I was driving and didn't need to worry about the temperature. Right now everyone is getting to know each other better, and getting used to being around the same 20 people all the time. Now it's time for me to go to sleep, tomorrow is another long ride, and this time I won't be driving.