After covering something like 9,610 miles in seven weeks, by bike and car and on foot, we have returned home safe and sound, probably to the consternation of paraskavedekatriaphobics.
To everyone who has supported us throughout this adventure: thanks! Thank you for reading the blog, for your words of encouragement, and for the hard cash so many of you sent so frequently. If you haven't had the chance to see all 89,247 photos from the trip, they are available at picasaweb.google.com/eplosky -- and soon we will be posting more videos, too, at youtube.com/ericandcarson. Feel free to read through all the past postings on this blog, especially since you are required to do so before you ask us any questions!
From Eric: this has been an incredible experience. I've enjoyed every minute and every mile, and I can't think of another way I'd have preferred to spend the time. It's hard to believe we actually did this. Now the next crazy endurance challenge: I've been accepted to the 2008 New York City Marathon on November 2, 2008 - my 31st birthday. Follow the training progress on the NEW BLOG! Carson, you're a great friend, an impressive athlete, a bit of a nut... thanks truly for it all.
From Carson: As we drove back, the "bike trip" began to sink in some. It's pretty mind-boggling - not life-changing - but mind-boggling. I suspect new themes will continue to reveal themselves for some time to come. I give thanks to everyone who supported and provided their interest and (often more than me) enthusiasm for the nutty idea. Next up: A visit later this summer to the Far East for the Olympics and other adventures then on to the Middle East afterwards......longer term: Ironman Arizona, Coeur d' Alene, or Wisconsin 2009? *That* will be true insanity.
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Ironman smironman....good grief..you are already my ironman of choice!
mom
Congratulations on finishing! It was an exciting adventure to follow. : )
Hey, One of you left your hat at my diner, last month. I kept forgetting to give it back to you all those other times that you came in for cheesyburgers during these last few weeks. Sure have appreciated your steady business and will miss you now that you're heading back to work. Just come on by and tell the cashier that Merle has your hat in the lost bin. It's got a picture of a bike on it.
Hey Guys! I just returned to access to a computer---not available to us while in Durango, Co.
Congrats on completing your Bike Trip Quest! You both are amazing men! Live LIFE to the fullest, this is not a dress rehersal!
Thanks for sharing your journey!
mary
Nice! I loved the feel of your experience.
I'll be attempting my own trip this summer, and you can check it out at www.interpopulus.com/pages/missions.crosscountry.html
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