Indiana, Ohio … and Beyond!
Doug bedded down this morning in Indiana before dawn, after a rough night. 90 minutes of shuteye later (with the additional morning rituals of pushing liquids into his hand to drink, vitamins, pep-talk and toothpaste) he was refreshed and ready to ride through Indiana and into West Virginia.
He looks incredible out there today. There were some good climbs that got him excited to be on his bike in the beautiful weather, some amazing countryside to see once the sun came up (including an absolutely gorgeous winding country lane called “St. Mary” outside of Hamilton IN), and lots of yummy bottles of HEED to eat. Right now we’re outside of Time Station 42; he should roll in (and we’ll do a shift change) any minute.
Doug had some added incentive today, in that Canine Companions for Independence folks were out in force. At multiple time stops in IN, and at a park in Hamilton, they brought out their pups to inspire him and remind us all why he’s riding. The pups were happy to lick his face — apparently salty sweat is tasty. Thank you so much to all those who were here to give him some pep!
Doug is going to ROCK in WV. He’s ridden those mountains before as part of his training, and climbing is totally his element. The miles will fly by. So come out to cheer him on as he moves through WV, PA and MD!
Team CCI Tweets- teamcci: The crew has parted ways and is off on their own separate adventures. Doug is on his way home with his family. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING TO ALL! Friday, 20 June, 2008
- teamcci: Just about done with this amazing experience! I know that the hard work and sleep deprivation was worth it! Thursday, 19 June, 2008
- teamcci: Last Day. Matt hasn't showered since Kansas. GO DOUG! Thursday, 19 June, 2008
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Tuesday, 17 June, 2008 at 05:45
Go Team Levy, GO!!!!
Tuesday, 17 June, 2008 at 06:17
Almost in your element, Doug! The WV climbs await you! Tear them up like you did in training!! Can’t wait to see you on Thursday!
Tuesday, 17 June, 2008 at 08:35
Way to go Doug, Team Levy and CCI !! A huge THANK YOU to all who took time out of your day to bring your pups and graduate dogs and yourselves out to show your support. You have no idea how much of an impact that simple gesture made!!! I am honored to be a fellow puppy raiser and to keep company with such wonderful people! Keep pedaling Doug those mountains dont have anything on you! I cant wait to see you and your crew cross that finish line on Thursday.
Tuesday, 17 June, 2008 at 09:01
Doug,
I can’t get enough of the pics of you and the CCI dogs in IN and OH! What is that adorable pup whispering in your ear?? “Go Dougie….We know you are doing this for us and we are so proud of you! And by the way, we love the scruffy look!” (ruff, ruff)
My thoughts are with you and your crew 24 hours a day! You’re on the final stretch where you will shine!! Looking forward to a hug in Annapolis!
Tuesday, 17 June, 2008 at 09:42
GO DOUG, GO!!!
Thank you to you, and your family to take on this great challenge and instill hope that there is life after pain and adversity. Thanks for the hope. It has been an honour to ride with you and I look forward to it again. Now:
PUSH THIS THING TO DOWN DEEP INTO MARYLAND!!!
GO DOUG GO !!!
Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 at 06:50
Go Team Levy!! I see that teams have made it to the finish, so YOU KNOW IT CAN BE DONE!!!! The mountains are your thing, Dougie, and we know you will ROCK through them!! Crew, remember to eat, too!
Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 at 08:47
It’s GO TIME DOUG!!!! You didn’t get dressed up for nothin:-) You are pretty amazing! A couple for centuries and you are home. DIG DEEP DOUG! DIG DEEP!
Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 at 09:27
GO Team Levy, GO!!!
Doug, I love the photo of you and the CCI doggie…it looks like he’s giving you a word of encouragment: “You’re almost there…ruff!”
Thanks to the crew who’ve kept us updated and uploaded such wonderful phots. I feel like I’m riding along with you! You’ll be in my thoughts all day. YOU ARE GOING THE DISTANCE!!!
~ Christine Morris
Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 at 09:37
Hoover Damn you’re almost here!!!
Keep it up!
You are surrounded by angels disguised as crew members. What you guys have all accomplished out there is bigger than you can imagine. There are no words.
You’ve shattered the glass ceiling of what we all thought was possible of the human body and spirit and so many of us are deeply indebted to what you’ve given us. In an entire lifetime most people don’t experience what you’ve given us, and we aren’t even there.
God speed
Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 at 08:08
Almost Home!! I feel like singing a John Denver song “Almost heaven, West Virginia….”. What an accomplishment for Team Levy….go, go ,GO!
Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 at 11:02
Doug way to go and DRIVE ON!
Was going to be in Hanover PA to cheer ya and then on to Annapolis on Thursday but the slave driver’s in Pottstown told me today I HAD to work. Silly people think the sound of explosions may alarm people driving on rte 100 so we are closing the road. Yes I am being sarcastic, but only in so much as I think your RAAM journey is more important in so many ways, since there are two quarries in the same area that blast all the time.
Well I will be there in spirit and will have the lap top constantly updating for results so I can at least pretend I was their to cheer ya on.