Archive for the ‘VA Beach to Nashville’ Category

Ascension Appalachia (and the Cookie Lady)

Scott ‘flies’ down the western front… I was stupid enough to take a picture of it. Thank you RTN for the camera equipment! September 15, 2008 What goes up must come down! What a brilliant boost in morale the team experienced today as they descended Mount Vesuvius, known as the steepest road on the entire [...]

A Curious Social Experiment

September 12, 2008 In an effort to realize the abundance of consumer resources in the United States, the team members have made a pledge to attempt to not pay a dime for their dietary plan of 6000 calories a day per rider. This experiment was conjured up by the director of finance Mr. Patterson, after [...]

When Aggression Turns to Caution

September 12, 2008 A scary incident unfurled as one of the riders went down today nearly missing the wheels of a car by mere inches. It was an awakening experience for all the team riders as they spent time patching up open wounds on the rider and road bites on the new touring bike. Through [...]

Ready, Set, Race Across the Continent!

Scott Beatruz, Bike Tip Wetting Ready, Set, Race Across the Continent! with virginia lifeguards September 11, 2008 Though two days behind schedule due to some shipping delays, the team managed to dip the back of their tires into the Atlantic Ocean off of 87th in Virginia Beach at approximately 8:40 am EST. The ‘tip wetting’ [...]

An Ocean Sunrise to Start the Journey!

Sunday, September 07, 2008 After a brush with two hurricanes and a small layover in Atlanta, the Team finally reached Norfolk Virginia last night. They were picked up at the airport by their friends at North End Bicycle Shop in Virginia Beach and were finally able to get some much needed sleep. This morning they [...]

Hurricane Eich gets Dirty With Hurricane IKE!

thanks MelissaAMurphy.com for the illustrative documentation you have given us through the years.. Thursday, September 04, 2008 After an exhausting but successful series of negotiations with the state of California’s Gambling Commission Board, the ISLA has been awarded privileges to run a limited amount of online gambling games. Tonight’s event was a success as the [...]