riding into the capitol

walking up to the capitol

A video/slideshow of our time in D.C.

Manassas, VA

To be honest, I don't really remember the ride. By this time in the trip, I'm sure it was no big deal. There were no FVs since this was our last day together as a team. There was however a big dinner with all three routes of the Journey of Hope, Build America, Pi Alpha ride-alongs, and Push America staff. It was a way for everyone to come together and enjoy our last evening together before arriving in D.C. on the 12th. What you see in the picture is Andrew, Todd, and I from the Journey of Hope Trans-Am team, Shawn from the Build America team, and Charlie who interned at the Push America office in Charlotte this summer, all of us from WSU. This was actually the third time we met up with Shawn. Lodging was in a rec. center and we slept on the gym floor like usual, the last time though we would do so together.

Fredericksburg, VA

Today's ride was supposed to be 80 miles but ended up only about 53 miles. The day was dark and much cooler than the past couple days had been, but I suppose that it was like this because we were finished riding so early. Once in lodging I had a nice shower and shave, washed both uniforms and caught up in my own journal. The Friendship Visit was a barbeque and dance out in the heat and humidity. Everyone was so sweaty! Many of the Push America staff and former cyclists of the team who would ride into D.C. with us were at this Friendship Visit which was very cool. It's always nice to chat with alumnis of the fraternity, especially ones who were involved like they were. In the evening we had a team meeting that wrapped up the trip for our team which got me very excited to finish, not in a bad way though. It was in a way that made me excited to see the trip completed after 2 1/2 months on the road. It looks to be an emotional last couple days.