Jody – Most often I’m looking forward to when I can stop riding. However, today we rode a stretch through the redwoods that I didn’t want to end. I was in awe of the tall giants. I noticed they had such a strong presence but they were so quiet and still that one could have passed them without noticing them. They don’t really draw attention to themselves. They reminded me of God and His qualities – humble, strong, etc. I felt very small but not in a fearful way. It was more of an awareness of how Grand God is and how Grand the redwoods are and it was comforting. I felt very loved and small and safe and peaceful. One can worship God anytime anyplace doing anything and I highly recommend worshiping Him on a bike in a redwood forest. It’s breathtaking even when you’re not out of breath from pedaling. Not only were the redwoods amazing, but the road was great in that section too. We did a lot of climbing today and that was hard. The down hills were exciting and sometimes challenging as well. The ride through the redwoods was worth it all though. I give thanks to God for having completed another day and experiencing my Creator in a beautiful way. It was fun to see some elk in the wild too.

Dave – Today’s ride from Crescent City to Eureka was 82 miles through beautiful redwood forests and lots of hills. Our total mileage is now 755 miles. Brad Neil tried to avoid a steep hill by taking a shortcut. He ended up climbing through the forest on foot with his bicycle but he didn’t have to back track. We were sad to say good-bye to one of our motor homes – they had only planned to be with us the first week. Jody and I were especially sad to see them go because they provided great accommodations for us. They were such a blessing! We really appreciated their support on this adventure.

Brad- Another day of eat pedal, eat pedal, eat pedal, eat, sleep.  I had an adventure today.  I took a road on my map just to stay along the coast but the map didn’t show it dead ended 3 miles in.  So I could take the walking trail thinking it would hook up to the road make it to breakfast however much to everyone’s surprise even mine. And the woods were beautiful. For a while I wondered if I’d get out of the woods before dark.  Lots of hills again today. Yesterday I rocked up them to the sounds of Judy Blue Eyes Suite.  Today it was more like Enya and Sandy Patty. We did see some elk and really big trees.  So here we are eating pizza in Eureka, CA, and drinking ROOT beer. Rats!  I about froze to death last night hope it is warmer tonight and fewer dogs serenading us. Praise God that we are all still healthy and in good spirits though some of the bikes have need some.

Craig – It was another beautiful ride today.  This morning’s route took us right through the Redwoods National Forrest.  We encountered several steep climbs today but the Redwoods and elk were amazing. 

Josh – I really don’t appreciate having to put sunscreen on my face before I go riding.  I do everything possible to avoid it but I know I have to put it on in order to ride.

 I rode with Daddy just 13 miles today but I had a great time riding up and down the mountain passes.  Tonight we are staying in an KOA which has a playground which I enjoyed very much.

Kristi – It was a great day.  We ordered out for pizza.