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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 12/14/2009, 8:20 am Post subject: Victoria's Ride: A solo bike ride across the US |
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I met Victoria on Dec 2, when she stayed at the motel where I work front desk. She's solo cycling from Boston to California. I put her in touch with cycling friends of mine in Yuma, where she stayed a couple nights. She's now somewhere in the desert in California.
A lot of people do this sort of thing, and they set up a website, and they blog and post photos. But most of those people are not good writers or photographers. Victoria is a talented photographer with a good eye for detail (I mean, who knew there was so much to see in Gila Bend?) and a witty, observant and articulate writer. Here's her website:
www.victoriasride.com |
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Deborah
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 12/14/2009, 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing... glad she made it to Yuma! _________________ Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. - Rachel Carson |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 12/14/2009, 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Great site -- Yep she is good read! enjoyed her 1st century ride & remined myself of my own at Tour De Tucsona couple of years ago. I will be back for more on Victoria's ride _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 12/15/2009, 5:27 am Post subject: |
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She mentions me several times in a couple blogs, since I set her up with my pals in Yuma and also told her how to get from Maricopa to Yuma. I was glad to be of help to fellow cyclist and adventurous spirit!!
Now I want to do it, too!
The thing about her photos, Ambika, did you notice how she has such a great eye for the little things most people pass by? She's really talented. She's some sort of computer design person, owns a website design business, so is very artistic.
I don't know how old she is. My impression upon meeting her was "over 30."
I think she should have had a little help from our AZH Super Ultralight experts, though. Both her steel framed bike and some of her gear seem a bit heavy. |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 12/19/2009, 7:11 am Post subject: |
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Although Victoria's blogs are a bit behind, she is planning to reach Santa Monica Pier on Sunday Dec. 20! |
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