Gran Fondo

This summer Eric and Joseph have been training to ride their bikes from Cedar Breaks to Zions.  Eric learned of the "Gran Fondo" bike ride hosted by the IHC hospital in Logan and decided to participate in it.  They offered a 100 mile ride, a 70 mile ride and a 40 mile ride, which was changed to 50 miles the day of the event.  Since this was Eric's first serious bike ride he opted for the 50 miler.

Early morning start.  He had perfect conditions.  It was overcast and alot cooler than it has been.

Getting ready to line up. 

 Giving us the okay signal. (Eric is third from left.)

 The 50 milers getting into position.

 Off they go.

 Eric is the one with the red backpack.  \

 home stretch

welcome back with a towel and medallian.

 An awesome feat.  Especially since he missed his turn off point for the 50 milers.  When his odometer hit 50 miles and he was still heading south, and was still on the west side Cache Valley, he knew he was in trouble.  We went out and rescued him, dropping him off a mile before the end of the ride, so he could complete the ride.  Final odometer reading was 61 miles.

 A proud moment for all of us.