Here we have the Colorado Crew - Kimber is a survivor and she and her husband made the trip from Highlands Ranch. I had the pleasure of riding with them a few times during the trip, and hope to see them again sometime either for a local ride or at next year's tour!
We got a chance to get our picture taken with the pros, too. On the left is Mari Holden (also in Colo Springs) and on the right is Dede Barry with her son, who endured several long days! Both of them were fantastic to have on the trip, very dedicated to the cause, very friendly, and as you might guess, amazing riders. The rainbow striping on the neck and sleeves of their jerseys is a traditional honor for those who have won World Championship titles. Looking ahead, I could always tell who they were because they didn't waste any motion - much less head bob and wavering left to right than the rest of us. Just straight forward and rock solid...sweet.... They had a knack for not falling, too, unlike yours truly... :) Mari was interested in doing some rides with Brent and me, hopefully that comes together sometime, too.The last day of the tour featured a leisurely ride (by comparison) through some gently rolling Pennsylvania farmland, and Brent took some great pictures from the saddle. The remaining pictures are from our last rest stop before the final push, the ride along the way, and the crowd at Hershey's Chocolate World.
Lots of trees...except for a little bit in Jersey, we were a little early for fall color, but still beautiful. Lookit all that pink!
Some great camera work by Brent...over the helmet at the pack behind us.
Check out the motorcycle escort's pink ponytail! Little bit of turning leaves, too.
Getting closer....the pack in front
And here we are....big crowds, lots of cheering, and apparently a fantastic deal on TdP T-shirts! :) Pictures, of course, can't really convey the entire feeling, but they'll have to do I guess. It was a great road filled with wonderful people and a very rewarding experience. Good time spent with Brent and his family, too. It was definitely the most powerful charity event I've ever had the fortune to be a part of.Hey, that's me...didn't notice that before now...
Several members of Brent and Sonia's family, decked out in pink, met us for the finish...it was great! After lunch, a trip through the Hershey's store, and some goodbyes to the people we met, it was time to pack it in until next year. Several friends in CO have already voiced their intent to join us in the 07 Tour de Pink...it was awesome! For more pics and info, visit http://www.youngsurvival.org/tour_de_pink/index.html
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After we left the tour, I went with the family to the Lancaster PA farm show, a lot of fun full of exhibits, animals, a tractor show, and homemade food... super yum....Uncle Adam got some good time with Sophie, too. Very sweet... Check out the pink crocs!
And here's Brent showing Sophie a baby chick. They move, believe it or not!
And, of course, the Huge Pumpkin, always a Farm Show Hit....!
See ya next year!
