September 17, 2011Jordan and I rode the first annual rolling rivalry bike ride. It started in Salt Lake City at Rice Eccles Stadium and ended at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo. It is a 100 kilometer ride aka Metric Century and is about 63 miles. The total elevation climb was 3,258 ft. It took us about 3 hours 40 minutes. There were about 80 riders and we came in about 7th place. The ride is a fundraiser for a local foundation called Angel's Hands. It is a foundation that raises money for families who have children who have rare diseases. You can go to rollingrivalry.com to learn more.
Jordan and I at Rice Eccles Stadium. The start of the ride.
Jordan and I at Lavell Edwards Stadium. The elevation climb was difficult. We climed over the point of the mountain in Draper and came down in Alpine. Jordan was the better rider. He is quick to get up hills and fast to get down. Nice of him to wait for me so we could finish together.
This is a picture of one of the families that Angel's Hands helps to support. The little boy in the chair has a rare bone disease. He was a cute little guy.
Nice ride Jordan! Hopefully we can do it again!
6 comments:
That. is. awesome!!!!!!! You are awesome! What a cool ride to do. I'm impressed that you guys did it period, but especially that you came in around 7th. I think it's for a neat cause too.
Thanks for posting your pics and telling us about it. It's so neat to train for and participate in things like this. Way to go you!
P.S. You two are stinkin' ripped. And I still can't get over the fact that you went over the mountain between Draper and Lehi. Wow!
Thanks for the complements Jaren. You road just as well as I did. It was fun and for a good cause yet challenging due to the climb and our competitive nature. I hope to do it again with you... maybe Jason can join us.
Congratulations on your successful bike journey.... WOW, 7th place is very impressive! I know that Dad really enjoyed being there to watch his bikin guys - great pictures too!
You guys are amazing!! I'm so impressed!
That sweet, cute little boy in the wheelchair, his Grandparents are in our ward.
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