Sunday, April 24, 2011

Day 1, April 24th, Costa Mesa, CA to Palm Springs CA

Whoa baby we are on our way.  Covered 115 miles with 3700 feet of climbing.  Longest climb was 6 miles long and was brutal.  Weather was great.  Good temperature, tail wind, little bit of rain.  The mood of the group was electric.  We have some riders in our group who do not recognize the term "take it easy."  Not me though.  Coming into Palm Springs we had a 35 mph tail wind that pushed us along at 35 - 40 mph.  That lasted for 30 miles and was incredible.  The only problem for me was that I flatted.   Kind of scary when you are going 38 mph..  We started with a ride down to the beach and a ceremonial dipping of our rear wheels into the Pacific and then were off! Oh no, only 32 days left!

 Next stop the Atlantic Ocean!
Just outside of Palm Springs

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12 comments:

  1. s-c-g-eApril 24, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    way to go daddy-yo!

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  2. Jerry CraneApril 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Yellow Jersey?

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Congratulations Jay. I find it's always VERY exciting after months of preparations for an event to finally get started. But, 3700 feet on the first day? They must have thought you'd be strong and ready for it (and apparently they were right). Don't worry about those hotdoggers, after a few days they'll come back to reality.

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  4. jaredApril 25, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    way to go....good luck 2day

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  5. Leisa RoseApril 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Glad day #1 went well and that you are on a bike instead of a car. Gas in Bay City has hit $4.17 at the Speedway!!! I had to fill up two vehicles. When did they make gas stations self serve??
    Leisa

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  6. Kim KleinApril 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wow what a start....keep it up....Be careful

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  7. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Looking good in spandex--Being the major biker that I am I had to think for a moment to figure out what "flatted" meant. Keep on truckin!

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  8. JanelApril 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Have fun! Be safe!

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  9. Jerry CraneApril 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Leisa - I sincerely appologize that my brother did not have a plan in place for someone to pump your gas all month. Give me a call next time - I'll pump it for you AS LONG AS YOU PAY FOR IT.

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  10. KerryApril 26, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thanks for supporting and raising awareness for Special Olympics! Livingston County/Area 27 cheers you on!

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  11. pamApril 26, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    hi jay;

    we missed your posting for the 25th. we need current information.
    poor leisa is pumping her own gas. who did you assign to do this duty?
    have fun and take good care.

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  12. JerryKApril 26, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Go Jay go!! Joe and I are envious! Ride on and Joe said to make sure you get your triple espresso every morning.

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