Well, faithful blog followers, this will be a short adventure! Today outside of Charlottesville, VA, we decided to abandon our trek. It became clear that Charles’ preparation for this ride was not up to the challenge and for him, continuing without a 100% commitment was not in the cards. Headwinds, narrow roads with little or no shoulders and heat contributed to the situation. This was a hard decision to reach and for now, there is an air of sadness about giving up the quest.
We are lucky to have such great friends as Jim and Camilla who dropped everything and drove the 2 hours to pick us up. We will stay with them for a few days and nurse the wounds then return to Phoenix on Saturday.
We will recover and Charles will dedicate the rest of the summer to preparation and physical conditioning for knee replacement in October.
Even though we are not finishing our ride this time, The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is worthy of your continuing support. Thank you for your contributions and for following us and if we embark again on Bikewright 3.0 we will be sure to let you know.
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so sorry to hear this is the end of your ride – for this time at least. Good luck with the bad knee!!!
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We’re so sorry to hear this, but are still in awe of the two of you daring to attempt this grueling ride. I think you made the right decision. Hope to see you both soon. Hugs, Tina and Spike
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Sorry to read this, but a wise decision.
With charles’ new knee in place, I will look forward to bikewright 3.0.
Roxanne
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We’re so sorry you won’t be completing this ride, but maybe it just wasn’t meant to be. Congratulations on the part of the ride that you did complete … you both are awesome!
Take care of that knee, and we look forward to seeing you back in sunny 😎 AZ.
The Sherman’s
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So sorry to hear this, but it sounds like the wise decision. Take a well deserved rest and see you when you’re back in town!
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Oh dear! I know you are disappointed but seems to make a lot of sense. Will let you know when we are back sometime in August.
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I know you both must be disappointed and sad, but your making this wise decision will not in the least fade my unwavering admiration for your adventurous spirit and courage. I hope Charles is feeling better soon. I am happy you introduced me to this worthy charitable cause – The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Take good care and please keep in touch! Sandy
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So sad to read this post over breakfast this morning but it sounds like you made the right decision in a difficult situation. Health comes first!!! WELL DONE with what you have achieved the first days though…MORE than I could’ve/would’ve been able to do (not sure about Thomas though….;-)). In any case, we now look forward to hearing about your next fabulous adventure. Until then take care, recuperate fast and sending you lots of greetings from sunny (again!) Belgium.
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BIKEWRIGHT VIRGINIA is a great accomplishment and one that makes me proud to know the two of you. And, of course, to support 2.0 in your honor.
Maya and Charles, all my best for your summer plans in the West and your future two-wheelers in Arizona and abroad.
:Dottie
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Maya and Charles – Sorry to learn of travails but lifted by your wise decision. I know you were so looking forward to another set of adventures, as we relished vicariously the nightly reads of your exploits. Another day, God willing. Best to Brady. Charles O’
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