Sunday, July 22, 2012

RAGBRAI- Day 1


Day 1 of RAGBRAI proved to be a challenging one due to high heat and headwinds, but we were anxious to get Grandpa's bike on the road.  Team Uffda talked to a lot of folks today about Grandpa, and it was really touching to hear from a couple people who had actually remembered riding with him on RAGBRAI in the past.  One lady said that as soon as she had mentioned being Swedish to Grandpa, the two had a nice chat while they road.  We also met a lady who had lost her grandmother in April 2011 to Alzheimer's and it was nice to talk with her and hear her story.  As the week continues I'm sure there will be more stories from people, and in a somber way these stories will make us stronger and bond us with so many others who have been in a similar situation as my family. 

Today Grandpa's sons, Jon and Steve, and oldest granddaughter, Erin, rode his bike, and we rolled into Cherokee, Iowa just after 3pm.  If you see us on the road, please be sure to ask for a special Team Uffda sticker!



6 comments:

  1. This is your loyal team Uffda fan Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma. Wish I was with you. Is the floor better than my hospital bed? Keep me posted on how it is going.

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  2. Go Team Uffda! Hi dad, uncle Steve, Krissy, Erin, and Aunt Belinda glad to here the 1st day went good. (By the way this is your daughter that likes cottage cheese.)

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  3. This is your friend from Norway and team Narski,It was so much fun meeting y'all in team UFFDA,I would be so much fun to hang out with y'all another time. Regards Jens from the island of Karmøy in Norway

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    1. Hi Jens! It was a pleasure to meet you on RAGBRAI and we hope to keep in touch with you! Safe travels back to Norway and hopefully we will see you next year!

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  4. Have a GREAT rest of RAGBRAI and may you have a tail wind on Friday and Saturday as you complete your ride. Have fun! From your friends at Northtowne Cycling & Fitness.

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    1. Thanks so much for getting Steve all squared away with and new melon protector, guys! Steve's helmet looked great today :)

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