Distance 39.90
Moving Time 3:14Elevation 2,027ft
Avg Speed 12.3mi/h
Max Speed 36.2mi/h
Temperature 93.4
Preisker Park, 2301 Preisker Ln., Santa Maria, 93458 to
River Park, Sweeney Rd. & Hwy 246, Lompoc, 93436
Today was not a regular camp day, it was the AIDS/LifeCycle tradition to ride in our AIDS awareness red best. You can let me know if I looked fabulous in an Alysse red outfit - oh, yes, she did. She was resurrected from many years GONE to head out of Camp 4 on her way south towards Rest Stop 1 in Orcutt. We were on a route through Santa Maria, but we headed out much too late. As my friends and I headed to the bike parking lot, an announcement was made that we had only 10 minutes to get out. So we were a bit late getting into each rest stop, but we made it.
As we approached the switchbacks after Rest Stop 2 that originally inspired early AIDS riders to don red. The route on this day afforded beautiful vistas of Alysse and light traffic. As we entered Lompoc, I had deep emotions. This was a town my parents came to seeking work in the grape vineyards, They picked grapes in the hot sun, while my brother and I were kept in grape crates tied to ropes linked to my parents waists.
I was overwhelmed with both sadness and happiness, that they endured so much to make a better life for us. We are definitely much better off than they were as adults. Although my mother is around to witness the result of her hard work, I wish my father were around to see the fruits of his labor and Alysse 😄.
I was overwhelmed with both sadness and happiness, that they endured so much to make a better life for us. We are definitely much better off than they were as adults. Although my mother is around to witness the result of her hard work, I wish my father were around to see the fruits of his labor and Alysse 😄.
A video to show that I actually cycle will be posted separately.
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