Finally out of Texas and into Louisiana

We have crossed the border of Texas today and entered Louisiana, that was a big accomplishment for us. It was the biggest state and about a third of our trip, now we are headed towards New Orleans then making out way across the southern parts of Mississippi and Alabama into Florida! We should be in Florida sometime late next week, and then another week or so to get to Jacksonville. So it is definitely coming fast, and we are going to be seeing a lot of different things this next week, including New Orleans, part of the oil spill, and Katrina's epicenter. We have now pedaled over 1,600 miles, and still have about 1,000 more to go. But we are feeling great and just taking it day by day, we are going to try and not take a day off for the next two weeks until we get to our destination. Just going to put in some easier days with mileage in the 70-80 mile range and also maybe leave a bit later and sleep in a bit. Thanks everyone for the e-mail's, text messages, calls, and just encouragement along the way keep it up, it definitely helps a lot!

Coast to Coast for a Cure!

I hope you follow our friends Anthony and Rob that we met in Ocotillo Wells at the Ironwood Rv and Motel. They are walking from San Diego, Ca to there hometown of New Jersey! They are seriously crazy i think that it is one of the craziest things I've heard in my life, but there are definitely making it happen one way or another! Please follow there journey here!

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Day 16, second day in Texas, run into storm!

So on our second day into Texas on our way to Fort Davis coming from Van Horn, we ran into a storm that started pouring rain on us. We were on the 118 about 12 miles off the 10 going into the mountains, about 45 minutes in we saw some dark clouds along with thunder and lightning randomly. But we didn't think much would happen, but we've also never been in Texas weather before. So about 10 minutes after this video it started pouring rain and got super windy, we started putting on our rain jackets and covers on our bags going to try and tough it out. But a maintenance vehicle passed us and immediately turned around to ask if we needed help, we thought our best bet was to get a ride into town which was still about 35 miles away! He aid he was only going a few miles up to where the highway splits but could take us there, then another truck pulled up which ended up being a nice man named Asgier. He willingly gave us a ride to the next town of Alpine, Tx where he lives, very nice man that definitely saved us from the storm, so if your reading this thanks again!

Made it to TEXAS!!!!

Were in El Paso today taking a rest day to get some stuff done. We need to ship some items back to make our packs lighter and also ship some presents that we have got our family. Also taking our bicycles to a cycling store to get them cleaned up an ready for the long trek across Texas. Yesterday was a long and tiring day, and ended up getting very hot. So our rest day today is very nice and relaxing! Today we also received a package from home that had some insulated water bottles and a jersey we had at home. But also included was pictures of our dogs, family, and neighbors with some notes from all of them giving us inspiration and encouragement. Thank you to everyone that has been texting us and sending letters! If you would like to talk to us e,mail us at contact@followustoflorida.com and we will respond every night or with our phone number, Thanks everyone!

Day 10

Hey everyone today was a great day, just had a easy 50 mile day, but tomorrow were going to do over a 100 mile day to make it to the next town of Lordsburg, NM. We will be crossing into New Mexico! Wish us luck, heres a video of some baby goats from a few days ago thought were pretty funny! Also sorry about not updating the website right away, we get tired after a whole day and just like to chill sometimes. I will be uploading more pictures into the picture tab tomorrow night!



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Day 7 Goodyear, Az

Hello everyone updating here. Were in Goodyear, Az at a relatives. we got here around 11:30 am yesterday after leaving at 3:15 in the morning to beat the heat. Yesterday we got some lunch upon arrival and basically chilled inside in the ac and updated the website, did some laundry, and drank lots of water. Got a good nights sleep last night finally, and a good homemade breakfast this morning. Today we ran some errands, we both took our bikes to a local bike shop to get the chains cleaned, Brian got a slit in his rear tire and got the tire and tube replace as well as the derailer adjusted. We also stopped by REI to purchase some road biking sandals that have clip ins on them, because of the heat our feet start to swell and make it very uncomfortable in our small biking shoes. As well as some bandannas that have small beads in them that you can soak in the water and they keep cool, as well as some water bottles with insulation. We were not really prepared for the heat. But now we should be able to get through it a bit better. So for the rest of the day were are going to recuperate have some good food and drink lots. Tomorrow we are heading to Casa Grande, Az which is about 75 miles south of us towards Tucson (about the halfway point from Phoenix to Tucson) and then the next day we are making our way to Tucson, Az!

First 3 days down

Hey everyone we have completed 2 full days of riding, and are now taking a rest day in Brawley, Ca. Yesterday was a very hard day leaving Ramona at around 8am and climbing right away. Took us about 3 and a half hours to climb 20 miles and 2300 ft up to Julian, Ca and then going down the backside across the Anza Borrego State Park midday in over 100 degree weather. We are leaving tomorrow June 6th at 4am for Blythe, Ca which is going to be about 85 miles on highway 78 with basically nothing around.

Todays the day, the bikes are all packed and the journey starts!

Leaving from the HB pier around 8ish, friends and family will be there to say there last goodbyes, then first nights stop is in Ramona, Ca