Since returning from Hawaii I've been in high gear on all fronts. At work I'm preparing for The Salmon Return on September 13 - my next big event. There are about a million other things to do, so I'm just trying to keep on top of things.
As you know, I went into a big push on fundraising. Now that I'm at the minimum requirement there is a huge weight off my shoulders. I have a bag from Danielle, sleeping bag options from my family, and I'm probably borrowing a tent from Jeff's brother (again, a million thank yous to everyone).
I'm finalizing my plans for travel to the event. I leave on the night of Wednesday, September 17 and will arrive in New York on September 18. I'll be staying with Danielle's family in New Jersey that night - many, many thanks to the Merseles family! On Friday I will take the train back into the city, sightsee, and pick up my bike. That night is the kick-off event at BLVD. I'll spend the night at a hostel and we leave at 7am on September 20 (my b-day).
We have received some rider updates as well. Here's an overview of the itinerary:
Day 1 (9/20): New York to Princeton, NJ, 45 miles, ferry from NY to NJ, Garden State
Day 2 (9/21): Princeton, NJ to Valley Forge, PA, 60 miles, biking the Delaware River
Day 3 (9/22): Valley Forge to Holtwood, 70 miles, Amish country, Susquehanna River
Day 4 (9/23): Holtwood, PA to Baltimore, MD, 60 miles, horse country, almost there!
Day 5 9/24): Baltimore to D.C., 55 miles, Capitol Crescent Trail, press event, finish
I have a few more things to pick up and prepare, but I'm getting there! Dana and Blake gave me two new jerseys for my birthday - a big help! They also got me a second water bottle holder, so I can have two on my bike. I have patch kits, tubes, all that stuff. Now I'm looking for a handle bar bag that fits my bike (it's pretty small, to fit me!).
Whew!
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