still work to be done

at the beginning of this trip, dr. timmermans asked me if i could say a few words when we got to trinity. i had been rolling over ideas because, well, lets face it, there isn't much else to do during the day besides pedaling and thinking. i looked forward to riding into palos heights, but i was apprehensive of staying at home because i knew how hard it would be to mentally get back on the road the next morning. i knew i'd feel that i had reached my destination, but in reality still had a third of the way. after mentally turning down several bad jokes and forcing myself to leave out cycling puns, i was left with what was really on my mind for the past several weeks. i realized when i reached home i wouldn't want to leave again but there would still be work to be done. similarly, when we reach jersey city, we think we'll be done with the tour; we'll all go home, put the bike away, hang up the spandex and don the ties again, and return to our normal routine. but our work still won't be over. this tour is a stepping point for everyone involved (not just the cyclists either) to continue in the life of restoring eden and fighting for justice everywhere. the work isn't over--ride on!

SAG draft

coming out of sioux center, iowa, it was a cold, rainy morning. the rain streaked my glasses, blurring my vision, so i went without. my jacket made me sweat so i ditched it and i figured i'd warm up if i picked up the pace a bit. as the SAG vehicle passed it slowed down so our photographer could take some shots for the banner. when the van sped up again, i seized my chance, clicked it up a gear and was swept away behind the pull of the draft. if any of you have ever surfed or body surfed, drafting is a similar sensation where a surge of power pushes you along with little effort. this picture was taken at 40 mph. i couldn't help but grin.