We started the day in high spirits with an awesome kickoff. It began with the official start of a Fuller Center for Housing in the San Diego area, with President Rich Geisler and many of the board members there to show us off. Then, the author of The House That Love Built by Betty Youngs, talked about her book and wished us all luck, and finally Pastor Emma from the La Jolla United Methodist Church gave us her blessing and we dipped our back tires in the ocean beginning an "easy" fifty-five mile first day.
Unfortunately, it was all up hill and by the end we found ourselves at a 4,000 foot elevation hot tired and sweaty. Some, did not make it the whole way, but we are all okay just a little dehydrated. Other then that besides getting lost a few times we all "kicked back" and headed up those hills at five miles per hour enjoying some nice scenery...and, if everyone else was like me worrying that there were quite a few danger boulders falling signs along the way. All in all over half the team finished and were now showered, fed, and ready for bed.
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Dani - I'm Chris's sister, Jenny. I live in Chapel Hill (and attend the UCC church here!), so we are practically neighbors. I look forward to meeting you in Savannah. Hope the next few days offer you some downhill rides!
hang in there -
Jenny
Hang in there team! Aaron described yesterday's ride. Sounded tough.
Remember - stay hydrated, spin easy and stay focused on your goal!
May the hills be few and the tailwinds strong!
Ride on,
DomerDad
You guys are wonderful!! It does sound tough, but you ALWAYS have God to pull you through.
When your strength seems to be diminished, He will always help you through.
Prayers are always being sent your way. I pray you feel the good vibes!!
You made it!! We are all cheering for you....and support your most worthy goals! You are heroes!!! Bettie Youngs
hope everyone is having fun...
All uphill alright, pretty much from pedal one. It will get easier...what goes up must come down!! The BOD from the new San Diego Covenant all wish you the best! Rich Geisler
Go get 'em, Zach!
Hofbauer will never give up!
we're rootin' for ya, buddy.
Hey, Dani, and the rest of you awe-inspiring group! How did today go for you? You are in our thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the scenery and please take a few pics so we can see the some of the amazing sights you are taking in along the way!
Auntie "M"
Just checkin' in with you all...I counted all the bodies in the last photo...so that's a good sign! Love to you all...Ryan, we have MEGA-wonderful things happening in San Diego with our new FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING!!!! Can't wait to share it all with you... hope you're having great food! Take care, Bettie Youngs, VP-Fuller Center San Diego....and author, The HOUSE That Love Built: The Story of Millard & Linda Fuller....
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