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Denver to Lansing Page-And Other Adventures!

Posted on June 16th, 2009

Update from the Road...

Day 1
"I talked to Scott tonight and he is spending the night in Anton, CO. He said there was a bed and breakfast posted online in that city, but it has since closed, so he was tenting it in a church yard. No stores or restaurants open, so he is dining on snacks and gatorade he had packed. He avoided a lightening storm and tornado warning by asking a lone RV traveler woman if he could sit in her RV with her. She let him after she questioned him up and down and looked at his ID. After this excitement he blew a tire and had to replace it. More excitement that I care to have in a week. He did start his day out with a wonderful breakfast with Rachel Kennedy. He said she was a delight! He sounded like he was ready for a nice sleep in the tent." (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"I made it to Alton, CO 100 mi tornado warnings and hail slowed me down" -- 8:21am 6/15/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 2
"I talked to Scott a few times today. He started his day off with breakfast from a gas station - chocolate milk and double stuffed Oreo's. He probably had a sugar crash by 9 am. Blew another tire today - 2 for 2. Rode about 120 miles today to make up for some lost time yesterday. He found a cheap motel to sleep in and is thrilled to sleep on a bed with pillows. He used his biker shorts for a pillow last night - visuals anyone??? He said he had a steak dinner tonight at the local cafe called "Cafe". He was in his motel room talking to me when golf ball sized hail appeared out his window and a tornado warning was issued. The storm blew over by the end of our conversation. He couldn't emphasize enough how delighted he was to be in the motel room! He will be in a motel tomorrow night and according to Weather.com should have good riding weather tomorrow. He sends everyone his love." (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"In norton KS half way there livin on a prayer!" -- 12:03pm 6/16/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 3
"I Called Scott last night and he was in good spirits. He said he pulled into a road side park and was able to swim in the pool for a while. He described the features of the landscape over the last couple days and it sounded as flat as a pool table. He also said that despite the sunblock of SPF40 he was using, he stilled looked like a BBQ'd chicken." (...from Clint Jones)

"Just in at Smith Center 125 mi in 9 hrs staying at the Buckshot Inn" -- 5:27pm 6/16/09 (...text message from Scott)

"Scott said the weather was hot. He stopped at a park through a small town and filled his water bottle at a community park. There was a pool and they let him swim for $1. He stayed int he Buckshot Inn in Smith Center, KS and decided to choose from one of two restaurants across the street because the others were too far away - 8 blocks away." (...from Mrs. Foreman)

Day 4
"Due to strong head winds (20 mph) from the east, high heat (97 degrees) and impending bad weather (several tornado warnings - AGAIN!), Scott cut it short today and is staying in Belleville, Kansas. I believe he said he rode 65 miles today. He sounds like he is tired and the rest might be good for him." (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"Toughest day today 90 degrees w a 10 to 20 mph headwind 55 mi in 5 hrs and another flat in Scandia, KS now" -- 1:27pm 6/17/09 (...text message from Scott)

"Stopped in bellville ks flat wind and heat index 2 much tomorrow will b better" -- 5:45pm 6/17/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 5
"Scott is staying in Hiawatha, KS tonight. He started his morning early, 6 am, and was in the next big town by 9:30 am to pick up 4 extra bike tubes! Hopefully that should last him the remainder of his trip. He ate at Pizza Hut last night and froze his leftovers for his lunch today - creative guy. He stopped at a park mid-day and took a nap. Scott said that farming is a BIG think in Kansas and for the first time in 3 days he doesn't smell pig crap. The road he planned on taking tomorrow was turned into an interstate for about 6 miles, so he will need to find an alternate route for that 6 mile stretch. He's enjoying everyone's text messages and phone calls. Keep them coming. More later...Janet " (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"Just left Mayrsville 24 from Seneca, KS got 4 spare tubes." -- 11:36am 6/18/09 (...text message from Scott)

"In Hiawatha, KS at 5. 115 mi today 9 hrs tired!." -- 6:09pm 6/18/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 6
"Scott biked 140 miles today. He said he is "feeling a little bit too good" and that scares him. He hopes to have an average day tomorrow and go about 100 miles, but if he is feeling good he may go a bit further. He is camping in a nice campground and some year round RVer's invited him over for a great dinner of pasta, fruit and veggies. He said a home cooked meal tasted really good. He seems to be on target for his route and plans on being home sometime next weekend if everything continues to go well. :)" (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"In Cameron, MO 75 down 70 2 go." -- 12:05pm 6/19/09 (...text message from Scott)

"In Brookfield, MO 140 mi today got here at 5 pool closes soon camping tonight." -- 6:04pm 6/19/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 7
"Scott made it to Quincy, IL yesterday. He biked over the Miss-i-ss-i-pp-i River (fun to spell) from Missouri to Illinois. He was kind of nervous about it, but said the bridge wasn't too high so he was able to enjoy the ride and not freak out about the height. He started the first 10 miles biking with his RV buddy who had him over for dinner the night before. They supplied him with some fruit and protein bars for his ride. Once across the Mississippi he rode right in to a Best Western for the night, but was disappointed to learn their pool was broken. If the remainder of the trip goes acccordingly, Scott is thinking he might make it to Lansing this Thursday or Friday. I would love to have a group ready to greet him over the finish line (our house), so you are all welcome and keep posted for details. " (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"I am in Quincy, IL 110 mi today late start heat winds 9 hrs ride time i rode over the miss rvr!." -- 6:07pm 6/20/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 8
"Scott is in East Peoria, IL tonight. He had to go a bit further than planned because there wasn't a hotel in Peoria, IL. He said the heat is atrocious with a heat index of mid-to high 90's. He was looking forward to the pool. He indulged himself and had a burger and fries for dinner. He had been craving one all week and didn't really have a chance to have one until now. His spirits are still high. God speed Scotty!!" (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"Just rolled in 2 E Peoria couldnt find a motel 140 mi today 10 hrs rain wind heat index 96." -- 8:20pm 6/21/09 (...text message from Scott)

Day 9
"Just pulled in to Watseka, IL 14 mi from indiana heat index 95 again 93 mi today. -- 4:16pm 6/22/09" (...text message from Scott)

"Scott is in Watsetka, IL. He said it was another day of high heat and humidity. He's coming in on the home stretch. If he really wanted to he could push for getting into Lansing on Wednesday, but his behind is hurting, so he will plan on getting here Thursday." (...from Mrs. Foreman)

Day 10
"In logansport ready to turn left heading north towards MI!. -- 1:51pm 6/23/09" (...text message from Scott)

"Scott biked to Rochester, IN today. He sounds like he is getting tired and ready to come home. He plans on biking to Kalamazoo on Wednesday and will spend the night on our daugther Bree's couch. He is planning on riding into home on Thursday. Can't wait to greet him at the finish line!" (...from Mrs. Foreman)

"In a super 8 in rochester in very hungry going to a buffet tonight very hot again TWC keeps saying record high temps! 7 hrs 97 mi. -- 4:45pm 6/23/09" (...text message from Scott)

Day 11
Up early to ride extra to Kzoo, MI to see Bree! Weather was hot again, most winds at my back. Arrived at about 4:30, she treated me like a king! We went to dinner at the Roadhouse by the Western campus. Cody came home, we ate again!
"In MI now!." -- 12:15pm 6/24/09" (...text message from Scott)

Day 12
Up and left Kzoo about 10 AM, weather was hot again in the afternoon. Arrived home at 5:30 to a wonderful warm welcome!!! Good to see family and friends again after almost 2 weeks! Janet had invited several over (30 showed up) for the finish. Chloe cooked hot dogs, we ate drank and had fun!

Thanks for the great welcome home!!!
THANKS!
Special thanks to family and friends for the support while I was on the road! All the text messages and phone calls to keep me sane ...
Thanks to all the kind people I met on the road, helping me along the way.
Thanks to all those who pledged to help the food banks, together we are feeding many families in need!
Clint, for re-doing and updating the web site. Lots of great comments!
Chloe, for updating Facebook!
Bree, for welcoming me to Michigan!
Janet and the rest of the gang, for welcoming me home!
Facts
I burned about 65,000 calories riding during the day / average 5400 calories a day
I rode about 100 hours in the saddle / average 8.3 hours a day
I rode about 1320 miles / average 110 miles a day
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    • On June 13th I will be traveling to Denver Colorado to eat lunch and ride my bike back! Flyer for the Ride

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