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Sunday, July 27, 2008

30 miles!

john and our friend jason have always wanted to take the bike trail that follows the river bottom to the beach, so, yesterday was the big day. the word "big" is an understatement... it was a 30 mile bike ride! neither one of them ever ride their bikes so i thought they were crazy to attempt such a huge feat. lisa and i and the kids dropped them off at green river and we headed towards huntington beach. the plan was to meet them there when the ride was over but we were hesitant to go too far in case they changed their minds and needed us to turn around and pick them up. so we hung out and did some shopping and got some ice cream. to our suprise, they were making good time and were doing great so we drove out to the beach and walked around while we waited for them. i didn't know if they'd make it but i should have known better because they are both so stubborn that they wouln't allow themselves to give up! it took them 4 1/2 hours to complete the 30 miles (quick tip: make sure your bike has a VERY COMFORTABLE seat BEFORE attempting a 30 mile bike ride). lisa and i are so proud of them. when we all were together again we filled our bellies with pizza and pizookies. it was a fun day! great job guys! we love you!

4 comments:

Stephanie said...

They will be hurting tomorrow!! ha ha

N7 said...

THIRTY MILES???? ARE THEY INSANE! LOL!! I was out of breathg just HEARING that! How amazing though- that is awesome that they accomplished that!!! And there you were eating pizza, ice cream and shopping :)
I cant wait to hear about the "Post 30 mile" post to hear how the men are feeling!

Brixie said...

Good job John, but we need a post update!

Shan said...

that's awesome that john finished the ride...i want to get a new bike & do that with derek (and whoever else wants to do it with us). :)
BTW, ever since i read this post, i've wanted a pizookie SOOO bad. yummy!