Day 134
This entry was posted on 8/17/2007 8:24 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
Sutton, AK to Anchorage, AK
15 miles
Holy Moly, I can't believe we made it. 5 time zones, 16 states, 2 provinces, and 7200 miles all on an overlaoded bicycles. I really can't believe our bikes have held up, especially through Alaska Hwy.
When we saw the sign for Welcome to Anchorage, I had mixed emotions. I suppose it was a dull sensation. I knew we could make it here but to actually have done it seems so awkward. I look back on how long and hard the ride has been and it's a miracle we're here. I think it will take a while for it to soak in or it may never soak in.
North American continent is huge, take our word for it. We have seen some of the most interesting places, met some of the nicest people, and consumed a lot of food we shouldn't have. Although the weather hasn't been our best friend, overall it has been pretty good. Infact, we have had spring all year long. Some area has been hot but not like what Atlanta is feeling right now.
As far as our health, we can easily say we're in the best shape of our lives. Glenn is a lean mean machine now. Six Gap will be a walk in the park.
This ride has been a character building experience for both of us. We were tested with physcal and mental tasks everyday. Truly far beyond what we thought we were capable of.
Ray at The Bike Shop has helped us out tremendously. He has given us a place to stay until our friends arrive and helped us out with boxing our bicycles.
Special thank goes out to Trip Campbell with Genacol. He has helped us out in more ways than one from Key Largo. He also gave me the contact to Ray as well. Thank you very much.
I have one more blog to write as well so please stay tuned.
WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good night.
15 miles
Holy Moly, I can't believe we made it. 5 time zones, 16 states, 2 provinces, and 7200 miles all on an overlaoded bicycles. I really can't believe our bikes have held up, especially through Alaska Hwy.
When we saw the sign for Welcome to Anchorage, I had mixed emotions. I suppose it was a dull sensation. I knew we could make it here but to actually have done it seems so awkward. I look back on how long and hard the ride has been and it's a miracle we're here. I think it will take a while for it to soak in or it may never soak in.
North American continent is huge, take our word for it. We have seen some of the most interesting places, met some of the nicest people, and consumed a lot of food we shouldn't have. Although the weather hasn't been our best friend, overall it has been pretty good. Infact, we have had spring all year long. Some area has been hot but not like what Atlanta is feeling right now.
As far as our health, we can easily say we're in the best shape of our lives. Glenn is a lean mean machine now. Six Gap will be a walk in the park.
This ride has been a character building experience for both of us. We were tested with physcal and mental tasks everyday. Truly far beyond what we thought we were capable of.
Ray at The Bike Shop has helped us out tremendously. He has given us a place to stay until our friends arrive and helped us out with boxing our bicycles.
Special thank goes out to Trip Campbell with Genacol. He has helped us out in more ways than one from Key Largo. He also gave me the contact to Ray as well. Thank you very much.
I have one more blog to write as well so please stay tuned.
WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good night.
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8/17/2007 9:39 PM
Tom Murphy wrote:
Congratulations! What an accomplishment.
Now what do I have to look forward to in my email every day? Good luck adjusting to life again.
Tom Murphy
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8/18/2007 12:46 AM
Lewis wrote:
The words awesome and great pale in the face of your accomplishment; may you always have a clear sky and a favorable wind at your back. WELL DONE GUYS!!!!!!!!
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8/18/2007 10:42 AM
CAROL SEVERSON (PLATTE,SD) wrote:
Hey guys, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I can almost feel your jubilation. Question, I feel that I have read all of your blogs but, I don't remember reading what happened to Josh.
Goos luck on your future plans. CAROL
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8/29/2007 9:59 AM
Ginger K wrote:
I also have been wondering since it was obvious you had three of you in northern Iowa and only two shortly after leaving the States. Did something happen to Josh or did he wear out? Thanks!
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8/30/2007 12:48 AM
Jin wrote:
Josh left for personal reasons which I rather not discuss on the blog. Josh is a great friend and person and I missed him greatly on the trip.
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8/30/2007 12:48 AM
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8/29/2007 9:59 AM
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8/18/2007 1:48 PM
Ron J wrote:
Jin_
Congradulations. Are you ready to come back to Kubota now. just jokings. I am proud of you. Now get ready for that marriage of yours!!!
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8/18/2007 8:21 PM
JoyousGirl wrote:
CONGRATS! CONGRATS! I knew you could do it, bar none. I'm so happy your adventure was safe and accident-free. Its amazing you rode so far, so persistently and everything stayed the course with you... your bikes, your gear, your health and I hope, your sanity. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! JIN, YOUR JOURNAL HAS BEEN GREAT! Can't wait to see you all when you get back to ATL!
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8/19/2007 9:22 AM
Ron J wrote:
Jin, I was telling Little Will that you made it to Alaska.He wanted me to remind you about him beating you in basketball. Oh yeh and the two dollars you owe him. Will says congradulations.
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8/19/2007 12:30 PM
Lee wrote:
Yeah Yeah! Like Tom said, good luck adjusting to life again. Its been weird for us. Its hard to wrap your mind around the shear magnitude of what y'all have done. Good work! Come down to Atlanta soon, so I can kick your butt over 6-gap.
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8/20/2007 9:29 AM
chris mccraw wrote:
hey jin!
i'll be going back and reading all of your blogs over the next few days, but i just wanted to echo everyone elses' sentiments--job well done and thanks so much for documenting your trip. it was really neat to see you guys along the way and especially to run into you one last time as you headed into eagle river.
happy trails!
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8/23/2007 6:00 PM
phil a mundo wrote:
Great job men. You did it! The few, the proud, the insane. I just wish I wasn't married to my job, mortgage, kid (well, I'd have to take my kid) so that I could do something like that. If you decide to do it in the opposite direction next year, let me know and I'll ditch the job and house and Pierce and I will join you. Glen, when you get back to atl, let's do a time trial so I can see how friggin strong you are.
Congrats again on such a great accomplishment!
phil
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