7-1-07 PENNSYLVANIA 67 miles
7-7-07 OHIO 67 miles
7-19-07 NORTH DAKOTA 89 miles
7-20-07 MINNESOTA 76 miles
7-21-07 MINNESOTA 46 miles
7-22-07 MINNESOTA 77 miles
7-23-07 MINNESOTA 79 miles
7-24-07 WISCONSIN 74 miles
7-25-07 MICHIGAN 73 miles
7-26-07 MICHIGAN 101 miles
7-27-07 MICHIGAN 62 miles
7-28-07 MICHIGAN 120 miles
7-29-07 MICHIGAN 47 miles
7-30-07 MICHIGAN 98 miles
7-31-07 MICHIGAN 75 miles
8-1-07 MICHIGAN 69 miles
8-2-07 OHIO 105 miles
8-3-07 OHIO 80 miles
Total 1405 miles
Total (2 years) 2456 miles
Monday, 6 August 2007
Final Standings
Flats:
Nuwh 7
Josh 7
Gordon 6
Charley 5
Kevin 3
Wolf 3
Nate 2
Beth 1
Dion 1
Justin 0 (2 years)
Mark 0 (2 years)
Splats:
Josh 3
Nate 2
Mark 1
Dion 1
Wolf 1
Justin 1
Beth 1
Nuwh 1
Kevin 1/2
Charley 0
Gordon 0
Nuwh 7
Josh 7
Gordon 6
Charley 5
Kevin 3
Wolf 3
Nate 2
Beth 1
Dion 1
Justin 0 (2 years)
Mark 0 (2 years)
Splats:
Josh 3
Nate 2
Mark 1
Dion 1
Wolf 1
Justin 1
Beth 1
Nuwh 1
Kevin 1/2
Charley 0
Gordon 0
Sunday, 5 August 2007
August 1, 2007
Start: Birch Run, Michigan
Finish: Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Miles Biked: 69
August 2, 2007
Start: Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Finish: Stoney Ridge, Ohio
Miles Biked: 105
August 3, 2007
Start: Stoney Ridge, Ohio
Finish: Findley Lake, Ohio
Total Miles Biked: 1405
The last 3 days of our journey was a blur of heat, mega-miles, big surprise and typical Pittsburgh Youth Leadership fun and adventure. The boys were triumphant in their approaching accomplishment, joyful to return home and working together as a group.
Uncle Ho's son, Alan Ostfield, is a vice-president of the Detriot Pistons and secretly a special tour of the Palace of Auburn Hills was arranged for these special young men. We escaped record highs one afternoon and traveled by van to the NBA arena. We were on the court, players bench, million dollar fan/guest suites, and best of all sat in the actual player's chairs in the lockeroom. Pictures later to come on the website will verify Kevin as Tayshaun Prince, Nate as Rip Hamilton, Nate as Rasheed and others. It was a very memorable afternoon.
Big mileage days continued and our goal of Findley Lake was reached. Many lessons were learned, wonderful times enjoyed, leadership skills developed, and a very rich experience for both kids and staff.
Next year, the Pacific Coast.
Start: Birch Run, Michigan
Finish: Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Miles Biked: 69
August 2, 2007
Start: Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Finish: Stoney Ridge, Ohio
Miles Biked: 105
August 3, 2007
Start: Stoney Ridge, Ohio
Finish: Findley Lake, Ohio
Total Miles Biked: 1405
The last 3 days of our journey was a blur of heat, mega-miles, big surprise and typical Pittsburgh Youth Leadership fun and adventure. The boys were triumphant in their approaching accomplishment, joyful to return home and working together as a group.
Uncle Ho's son, Alan Ostfield, is a vice-president of the Detriot Pistons and secretly a special tour of the Palace of Auburn Hills was arranged for these special young men. We escaped record highs one afternoon and traveled by van to the NBA arena. We were on the court, players bench, million dollar fan/guest suites, and best of all sat in the actual player's chairs in the lockeroom. Pictures later to come on the website will verify Kevin as Tayshaun Prince, Nate as Rip Hamilton, Nate as Rasheed and others. It was a very memorable afternoon.
Big mileage days continued and our goal of Findley Lake was reached. Many lessons were learned, wonderful times enjoyed, leadership skills developed, and a very rich experience for both kids and staff.
Next year, the Pacific Coast.
Saturday, 4 August 2007
The Finale
Pittsburgh Youth Leaderships has officially returned to their final destination of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bikers made it to Findley Lake State Park in Ohio shortly before 7:30 PM on Friday August 3, 2007. They rode approximately 80 miles from Toledo to Findley Lake. After they strode into the state park with style all of the participants sipped on Dr. Pepper to celebrate. Congratulations to all of the participants of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership; may this trip inspire you to continue to do great things for the rest of your lives. Also, many thanks to all that helped make this trip possible. . .it could not have happened without your support.
* More detailed accounts to come
* Pictures to be posted soon
* More detailed accounts to come
* Pictures to be posted soon
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Day 13
Start: Alger, Michigan
Finish: Burch Run, Michigan
Miles Biked: 75
On a hot day with temperatures nearing the high 90s the boys of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership peddled their way down the road to the highway town of Burch Run, Michigan. During the day we stopped at Subway for an extended siesta in attempts to get out of the heat. The intense heat of middle-Michigan tried to hold the bikers back from their final destination, however, the bikers ultimately made it all the way to their destination. The boys of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership opted to play in the pool, again, rather than catch a flick at the local movie theater. Little do the boys know what surprise(s) the staff of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership has planned for tomorrow.
Finish: Burch Run, Michigan
Miles Biked: 75
On a hot day with temperatures nearing the high 90s the boys of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership peddled their way down the road to the highway town of Burch Run, Michigan. During the day we stopped at Subway for an extended siesta in attempts to get out of the heat. The intense heat of middle-Michigan tried to hold the bikers back from their final destination, however, the bikers ultimately made it all the way to their destination. The boys of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership opted to play in the pool, again, rather than catch a flick at the local movie theater. Little do the boys know what surprise(s) the staff of Pittsburgh Youth Leadership has planned for tomorrow.
Day 12
Start: Onaway, Michigan
Finish: Alger, Michigan
Miles Biked: 98
Total Miles Biked: 1076
Another long day's journey into the Michigan night as the boys treated a near century as just another day on the bikes. Lots o flats and bike problems, lots of sun, and surprising heat yet onward and homeward we continued with lots of determination and pride. We biked through national and state forest land most of the day and noticed little after the spectacular upper peninsula. The boys have the finish line and home look in their eye.
Finish: Alger, Michigan
Miles Biked: 98
Total Miles Biked: 1076
Another long day's journey into the Michigan night as the boys treated a near century as just another day on the bikes. Lots o flats and bike problems, lots of sun, and surprising heat yet onward and homeward we continued with lots of determination and pride. We biked through national and state forest land most of the day and noticed little after the spectacular upper peninsula. The boys have the finish line and home look in their eye.
Day 11
Start: St. Ignace, Michigan
Finish: Onaway, Michigan
Miles Biked: 47
Total Miles Biked: 978
Gordon was designated journal writer for the day, but fell exhaustingly to sleep prior to entry
Finish: Onaway, Michigan
Miles Biked: 47
Total Miles Biked: 978
Gordon was designated journal writer for the day, but fell exhaustingly to sleep prior to entry
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