Reach the Beach 2006

Erika came down from Seattle, and we rode our bikes from Salem to Pacific City (77 miles). This is the 5th year in a row we have participated in this event organized by American Lung Assoc. of Oregon. We raised $365 in donations this year!

The route took us past farms, vineyards, fields, rivers and thru small towns. Super support all along the route (with rest stops/first aid/mechanics every 15 miles or so). About 1,800 riders with more than 100 volunteers supporting the ride.

One of Wendy's friends watched Kaylee at our house while we were on this ride. Was first time Wendy was away from Kaylee for more than a couple hours. Not sure if that was more difficult than the ride itself!

Our "theme" phrases (thoughts or sayings we seemed to think or say the entire day) this year were:

"I'm SO gonna die!" - Wendy

"Totally..." - Erika

"I could be riding at Black Rock right now." - Joe

To recap previous year's themes:

2005
"Frick and Frack!"

2004
"No more in oh-four!" (meaning, no more issues - since the prior two years Erika had bike problems)

2003
?? (we got rained and hailed on though - but can't remember what our theme or phrases were - they may have been the same as the prior year...)

2002
"There's no shame in walking." - Wendy
"It's not a race." - Joe
"Somebody has to be last." - Erika


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