7.24.2010
Today’s 45 mile ride was pretty cool because we got to do it with one of the crew members, Joe Hayman. Joe hopped on Mike Hurvey’s bike, while Mike took over Joe’s van. It’s a lot to fun to ride with crew members, because we’ve already gotten to know each other so well. Joe was struggling for a bit, but he pushed it himself to finish the day. He even rode with us for our arrival at the city capitol, where the mayor gave a speech and dedicated today as Push America day.
From the capitol we rode in a parade to a friendship visit / carnival. There was a dunk tank, cotton candy, snow cones, and live music. We spent the afternoon stuffing our faces and socializing with some people with disabilities who had come to hang out. Two of these people had ridden with us in the parade, using bikes with a hand cranks. They told me that they both lost use of their legs in car accidents, but that they still found ways to keep active. The one guy plays on the Mississippi Magic wheelchair basketball team.
After we got to lodging and unloaded our stuff, we headed over for an awesome dinner at Mugshots, home of the best burger in Mississippi. Dinner was sponsored by the local Pi Kapp chapter, and we went to McDonalds to get McFlurries for dessert.
We’ve got an armed guard for our lodging tonight… It’s a nice neighborhood.
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