After much preparation, the 3 men (of various ages) took off on their bicycles from a point just west of Spring Grove, PA on the trial run. They were packed as if it were the "real deal". Sasha had full saddlebags w/a sleeping bag on top. Lee and Zhenya each were towing a BOB (a really cool trailer whose initials stand for Beast Of Burden!). They had a steep learning curve as they clicked their magic shoes into their special pedals and took off on their 105 mile adventure! The next day I (Marcie, blogger queen) picked them up in West Virginia. They were sporting 1 bloody knee, 2 bloody elbows, and 3 HUGE smiles! The background photo at the top of the blog was taken after the 105th mile. They did so well! Lee is very proud of Zhenya and Sasha. They are strong in both body and mind. All 3 of them are looking forward to conquering more miles and more mountains in Montana and Wyoming beginning next week!
