That’s a good question! My apologies on going MIA the past week or so… Between 4am wake up calls, 100 mile rides and 115 degree blacktop temp – my bedtime has been getting earlier and earlier. I knew it would be tough, but biking across the country is exhausting!
Don’t you worry, we’ve got updates!
Not only have we crossed into the Midwest (hellllllo Ohio!)…
We’ve played our first game of Bike and Build H-O-R-S-E basketball along our route. This is what happens when B and B finds a playground on the side of the road…
We dipped back into West Virginia for a build day in Huntington where Kyle, Robert and I filled in an ancient septic tank (gross) with gravel and then poured the entire foundation of a soon to be Habitat for Humanity home…
We stopped at a famous Diners, Drive-ins and Dives spot – Hillbilly Hot Dogs, for a 5 pound dog where a very generous FedEx pilot paid for our lunch (thank you if you’re reading!) and left before we knew. People’s generosity and excitement about Bike and Build continues to amaze me.
We’ve also completed the longest day of our trip (118 miles in total) through 105 degree heat. It was a 4am wake up call day where we were on the bikes by 6 (riders with the sun rising in the background)…
Entering Kentucky we hit 1,000 miles!
Along the way, Kyle and I stopped to get a quick 9 holes in…
We had a couple of AWESOME visitors make their way down from Indianapolis yesterday… Rach and Jillian, you guys are the best! The Colonel also made an appearance…
Then, we had a dance party. Ok… Kyle had a dance party and Reed DJ’d…
Best. Summer. Ever.
Peace, Love and Bicycle Grease,
The Boys… And 28 of our new friends…
July 1st, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Jacob I am very proud of you and all 30 B & B superstars. You are all awe inpiring. Great blog, and keep up the great work. KDF
July 1st, 2012 at 2:31 pm
It sounds like you’re having a lot of fun. I am so jealous. For some reason 118 miles in 115 degree heat actually sounds fun to me. The only thing I don’t understand is why you can shave your legs but not your face?
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
Love this blog! Great writing and awesome pictures! Thank you Jacob and Kyle. Safe travels as you continue across the Midwest.
July 16th, 2012 at 12:18 am
so proud of you boys!!! finally got a chance to catch up on your blog as i’m missing your company in eating adventures back in the big apple. nevertheless, sounds like you’re having an amazing time (as i knew you would) and taking it all in! Dr. Hov and I miss you both and wish you all the best as your adventure continues. See you when your front wheel reaches the Pacific