Day 6, January 10, 2002
Stats
for the day
Distance:
each of us rode 186 KMS/115 MILES from Silver City New Mexico to Truth
or Consequence, New Mexico [no kidding!!] via another big mountain pass!!
Cumulative
distance for trip: 1230 kms/763 miles over 6 days
Total
altitude climbed today [i.e. total climbs not including downhills]:
11,080 feet [the biggest day yet!!]
Calories
consumed durig ride: JEFF 6726/KEVIN 5528
Weather:
varied. Below freezing to 50°F at 4,000 feet elevation, to 30°F
at 8,300 feet elevation
Daily inspiration
Each day
Diane Rushton & Jeff's kids Brooklyn and Skylar are sending the team inspirational
messages to start their day.
Read January 10th inspiration.
Read Jeff, Kevin's comments for the day
Hear Jeff's radio interview on CFRB in Toronto (mp3)
Hamish is back! Check out his photos
Photos
Jeff and Kevin
in full winter gear for a 7:30 am start at 32 degrees F!
Climbing the
Emergy Pass going to 8,300 feet [notice the snow all you Canadians!]
The view from
the top of Emery Pass
Our incredible
support crew. My brother Kenn who drives the RV, loads/unloads, buys all
the supplies each night for the next day, and generally makes sure I keep
on track!! Jennifer Currie who cooks all our high carb meals, provides
support, takes pictures during the day, and provides the much needed massages
at the end of the day
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DON'T QUIT by Jill Wolf
Special
Thanks
We'd
like to thank the Holiday Inn in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico who
graciously gave us free accomodation after our January 6th ride.
We'd like to thank the Super 8 in Silver City, New Mexico who graciously gave us free accomodation after our January 5th ride.
Some
of the cool support things that are happening along the ride.
cith newspaper
stories along the way.
2. A camera crew from the TV program "Ride Guide" on Outdoor Life Network
with us for both events. They will be making a TV segment on our two events.
3. Providing daily updates on the website including outline of what we
did and digital pictures along the way.
4. Most important we will be highlighting on our support vehicles and
on our website the person we are riding for during that day.