Today we passed one of our biggest tests, inspection. Even though all our gear was properly displayed and functioning, we almost put ourselves at a huge disadvantage. And in the process learned a valuable lesson. One of our rider's bicycle wheels was wedged in the wheel well of our support vehicle for inspection. When the SUV was put into reverse to check our lights the car drifted backwards damn near cracking the bike wheel. I grabbed the bike, started yelling, the driver responded quickly, and the mechanic came running. Somehow it seems nothing was damaged. We are already down one wheel thanks to bunny hopping Bob; I don't think anyone wanted to be down one whole bike!Just a side note, this isn't just a bike race across the United States. I am never far in thought from my personal mission on this trip and that is to raise money and awareness for the DC Firefighter's Burn Foundation back in DC. Please take time if you are following our progress to remember those local heroes. Thanks!
Let's Get It ON!
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