Day 1
Today was a bit hectic. I arrived the night before after midnight, had a direct flight to Norfolk. Caught at Uber and met my parents in the RV at a Cracker Barrel parking lot. Thats right, every epic adventure starts in a Cracker Barrel parking lot. The next morning we drove up to Yorktown for the start of the ride. I was still very disorganized so I figured we would be getting a late start.
Even though we were eager to get on the road, this adventure, like many others, is also about slowing down and taking the time to meet with new (or familiar) people. My former University advisor, Case van Dam, and his wife Rebecca live near Yorktown. So we were able to have lunch with them before getting started. It was great to have a catch up with Case. He is a mentor of mine that has had the most impact on my career in the wind energy field.
After a couple of hours of getting our bikes ready. Something most people would do before Day 1, but not us! We signed the Virginia cycling log book...
and then went to the beach for the rear wheel in the ocean photograph.
And we are off! I really can't believe this moment has finally arrived.
No comments:
Post a Comment