This is not how we envisioned the ride would end - riding the longest day of the whole trip - 97 miles - so we would have only 54 miles left tomorrow if it rains and the winds gust. We had plans for these next three days to meet numerous PKU familes, friends and relatives. Then there was going to be a big party thrown by Ken and Dorene Hoff. So disappointed to miss seeing these folks and to miss the party. We still hope to have some media coverage at the end.
Speaking of media coverage, the Waynesboro News Virginian interviewed Jim and me yesterday and ran a front page story today. It included interviews with a PKU family - the Sauders with two kids with PKU. We enjoyed meeting Zack 12 with PKU, Rachel 9 with PKU, Jacob 8 non PKU, Cindy their Mom and Kurtis their Dad and a Pediatrician. They are a lively, handsome family dealing with PKU proactively and successfully.
We traveled through University of VA today and enjoyed memories of visiting Rick there. Stan’s son is a Sophmore at UVA now. Then we cycled through Richmond, it took 1 1/2 hrs. We saw many monuments, stately mansions and the VA capitol building. Virginia has offered us the most diversity from end to end.
I will summarize some trip statistics in the next few days so don’t give up on the blog yet.
We were in the saddle for 6 hrs 50 mins and climbed 4,040 feet. The weather was sunny, moderately cool in the lower 70’s with a brisk breeze (in our face naturally).
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You are all so amazing. Best of luck with the weather tomorrow. We will be thinking of you on your last day of this wonderful journey. Thank you for taking the time to share your daily news and photos. We are seeing America through your eyes and the lens of your camera. You can do amazing things when you put your mind to it. All PKU patients are blessed by your efforts.
Good luck- you can do it.
Wow…I am impressed and humbled by your dedication! Thank you so much for raising awareness of PKU. I just stumbled across the site and am anxious to watch your finale. I was given a road bike for Mother’s Day and have put over 600 miles on it through the summer, I feel your pain!
As the mother of 2 PKU kids (Eli-14, Jonah-10) I appreciate all that has been and continues to be done to help PKU kids and their families to make their lives a little easier. Thanks again! GOOD LUCK from Farmington, Utah!
Andrea Reeder
Farmington, Utah
Congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment! You should be very proud.