Ridin' for Rotary

"Ridin' For Rotary" is a 3-summer, fundraising coast-to-coast bicycle tour that is set to begin June 19th, 2008 by 9-year old Riley Ferrero, 7-year old Dylan Ferrero and crazy dad, Ryan Ferrero (39 for those keeping score).

Follow our progress here on the "
Ridin' For Rotary" blog.

Learn more about "Ridin' For Rotary" on my Web site, RyanFerrero.com.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

And we're off!


And we're off! Here we are dipping the traditional rear wheels in the Pacific, although it is more riverlike, there are sea lions that make their way to this boat launch area known as John Day. Working our way up and feeling all of our 480 combined pounds, the hills started to take their toll. Clatskanie is our first destination. Not as far as we had hoped, but a major accomplishment to ascend as a team. Bald Eagles, a deer 5 feet from us, and a gorgeous blue sky hiding behind the lush green overgrowth of a rain forest. I don't know how, our muscles are screaming, but we are still smiling and able to laugh on this first and very challenging day.

8 comments:

Unknown said...

GO FERRERO TEAM GO!!! We're watching with excitement here in California!

Shannon

Gran said...

Way to go! This is so exciting! Looks like you have already had a great adventure. Can't wait to hear more here in Georgia!

PQ said...

Viva tres Ferreros! Or something like that.... May the wind be at your back and the hills bow down before you....keep pedaling!!!

Perry in Boulder

Unknown said...

ryan, you guys are amazing. keep it up.

Andy said...

Way to go Ferrero's!!!!!!!!!!! 480#, ouch, Ryan did you remember to bring the motor along?:)

Pop said...

Great start, Guys!! I am really impressed and look forward to regular updates.

Ryan Ferrero said...

Honey- Hannah and I are thinking of you guys all the time!! Keep your chins up & keep eating!!! We love you, Kelly & Hannah

gregory isenhart said...

ryan
awesome stuff - trip of a lifetime!