Tuesday, May 17, 2011

My Tour Overview.....

I'm so excited !    This type of 'road trip' is top of my 'bucket list'! 
I'll cycle thru 12 states... approx. 2400+ miles.... total of 43 days.  I'll be traveling with a small group of women... the 'average age' of 55 years (can you believe I'm one of the youngest riders ?? – It’s been awhile since I’ve been one of the ‘youngest’ anything !)
We'll start our cross-country tour  in Fargo, No. Dakota and finish up in Bar Harbor, Maine (for those of you who need a geography refresh... that's No. Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine). 
We’ll bike through small towns... cycle the shores of Minnesota lakes....onwards to  two of the 'Great Lakes' – Erie and Ontario.... and then to the fantastic Niagara Falls (which we'll see from the Canadian side).  We'll bike through Adirondack State Park, near the shores of Lake Champlain and over the Green Mountains of Vermont --- experiencing small town America. We’ll end our tour by dipping our tires in the Atlantic Ocean (and then, to 'refuel'...we'll  stuff ourselves with Maine lobster !!)
Fortunately, this tour will have a ‘support’ team!  The tour group organizer (Woman Tours) will be shuttling our luggage, providing us with ‘pit stops’ for water, food fuel, cheers, etc! --- And best of all, we will have hot showers and cozy beds all along the way (hotels -- no camping !!!).
I will try to keep in touch by 'blogging'  and posting a few photos every few days!  (I promise... future blogs will be much shorter !)
        Thank you everyone for your well wishes !!  This is going to be a blast!

          Pray for strong tail winds and strong knees !  
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15 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    First Comment! You're going to have such an awesome time! I'll be following your progress, so be sure to keep us updated!

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  2. Sandy OMay 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    2nd comment! Im gonna fall asleep with a smile on my face cuz I am so excited for you :) gotta go to sleep now cuz I have 2 take someone to the airport.....sweet dreams amiga!

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  3. eddieMay 18, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    No need to make the blog shorter - it's short enough. We what to hear the juice. Sounds like a blast already. If you are going to see the falls from the Canadian side, please remember to bring your passport this time.

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  4. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    J- SO happy and excited for you. What an experience this will be. We'll be thinking of you the whole way. Be safe and have fun! Lots of love and strong tail-winds to you.

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  5. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    You know I'll be with you in spirit J! Enjoy every second of this amazing journey! Gerri

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  6. DeeMay 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I'm so excited for you!! Sending love and wishes for health and good weather. I can't wait to hear more as this chapter of your life unfolds!! Love! Dee in White Bear Lake

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  7. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Have a great trip! I can't wait to hear about all the adventures along the way. -Michelle

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  8. CJMay 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    blog is not too short, it's your journal of this incredible journey you are embarking on. hope the flight was a good one and get some rest. your fans will be thinking of you and waiting for the next blog update!

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  9. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hey Sister:
    Hope you are in Fargo getting ready for your "dream trip". I am sure you will have a great adventure. I also hope the weather gets better. Fridays report:
    Friday: Showers. High near 65. Breezy, with a east southeast wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Oh Sister... I wish I had better news!

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Jeanette,
    Very happy for you! Wish you only tail winds!! I know how important they are! :) Stay safe and enjoy this wonderful experience. We support you completely and wish you well. I personally am jealous and would love to do something similar. We'll keep checking your blog and hope you post something every day. Don't let the weather get you down, I know when I read the weather report and it says it is going to be in the 40's and winds are from the South West at 15 to 25 mph it almost makes me want to stay home but I go out anyway and since you are on an adventure you will only be rewarded by the experience. Love you and take care.
    Conny

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  11. ChristiMay 20, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    HI Jennette, YOu are the utimate inspriration. keep going.. see ya soon

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  12. HelgaMay 21, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Sorry about the wind day 1, but your a tough cookie. It's amazing that your doing this ride. Hang in there.

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  13. MaiaMay 22, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Love your posts....sorry the Minnesota weather is not cooperating hopefully you'll have some good weather in the next day or so. Hang in there - your doing a great job!!!

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  14. mariaMay 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Hey Jeanette! Glad to be able to follow along on your great adventure. Be safe out there in that crazy weather. You are awesome. Remember what I said, you have my number!

    Love you.

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  15. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Hey J,

    As one of your oldest friends, if not the oldest, I love you, have fun and come back with beautiful stories. Wish I was with you.

    Love you, mean it,

    Jennice

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