Hey 4K Supporters, Friends, and Family!
Last night in Bedford, PA while having dinner, one lady warned some 4K'ers that the next was going to be very difficult. Since our ride to Bedford was challenging, I got slightly nervous.
Everyone got up around 5:30 this morning and most of us were still tired from yesterday's ride. However, everyone still had that look of confidence and determination to take on what is “supposedly” one of the hardest rides throughout our journey. Our wonderful hosts from the church in Bedford made us a amazing breakfast and then we were off.
After 15 miles, we hit our first mountain of the day. The summit was around 3000ft and it was a steep climb. After we past the mountain we had our lunch at Burger King who donated free hamburgers to the team. After lunch we continued biking and hit some rolling hills. The rolling hills we slightly challenging but nothing the 4K'ers couldn't handle. While riding, the scenery was amazing and at a water stop Ben and I visited a local shop and bought some Flight 93 postcards since the memorial was only a few miles off our course. All of 4K'ers wanted to visit the site but we were on a strict schedule to arrive at Greensberg, PA around 6 pm. After climbing some more steep hills most of the team arrived at our destination at around 5:30pm.
Dinner tonight in Greensberg, PA was very special. The parents of a past rider hosted the whole team for a amazing dinner. The food was excellent and all of the people there were very welcoming. I admit that today's ride was challenging but it is during time like these when we get to meet generous and kind people that make the ride worth it. When the 4K'ers arrived at the house everything was already setup and they even had their swimming pool open for us. All of the riders were very hungry and filled up their plates.
We all thanked our host for an amazing dinner but a simple thank you does not truly describe how grateful all of us are. We know all of the preparation and planning that must have taken days and we sincerely appreciate all of the kindness and generosity of those who have help the 4K in a variety of ways. It is truly amazing that, even during time of economic hardship, the people we meet are still very generous and willing to help out. I thank all of all of these people because without them, our mission would be impossible.
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