Monday, 14Jun19, Elko, NV
Today started off with good weather, just a little bit of wind and warm enough to enjoy the bicycling.
Michelle (staff leader and mother to all of us) was nice enough to go to McDonald’s and pick up some extra food for breakfast. She always does a great job … way above the required effort … thank you Michelle.
After breakfast we loaded our luggage on the ABB trailer. Pretty much a daily routine now.
Adella decided to ride by herself and with other cyclists today. So we started separately … I rode with Phil, John, and Ken.
On the way to the SAG stops we were able to see some swallows flying around their nesting area under an I-80 overpass that we had to ride through … see Adella’s Facebook pictures.
There were lots of climbs today … a total of about 9 miles … extremely tough on me.
Adella did really well again today … she is riding and climbing very strong now.
We rode through some beautiful country today in the Carlin valley area (near the tunnels)
Then another 18 miles to Elko … (more to come later)
When we arrived in Elko we went to Burger King to have a bite to eat.
Adella spoke with a family also there eating: Joe, Pam and their little girl (Jenna).
They were very curious about America by Bicycle and our nation-wide blood drive since they were “blood donors” … they and Jenna offered to donate some money to our cause and we politely turned them down, took their pictures and thanked them for being so gracious … and … offered them our card and website and said they could donate to the Foundation of America’s Blood Centers. Jenna (their little girl was really excited about going to Facebook “Give Blood” and looking for her picture there.
Afterwards we helped unload luggage and cleaned our bikes … showered up and our now waiting for mechanic call and route rap.