Trevino moves into second place
About a half mile outside of the Durango time station (#15), Mike just passed Baloh’s RV with Baloh sitting inside. Apparently Mike’s got a big grin on his face and is feeling strong again. Temperatures are 95 degrees and winds are still very strong. Tough conditions for the second day in a row. These are not RAAM record-breaking conditions so Pete Penseyres can rest easy knowing his record will probably not be broken this year.The crew was also able to dial Mike into a little home remedy of ginger and honey to help ease any stomach discomfort. The adjoining image is another cell phone quality shot of Mike rolling out of Durango. We're looking to get a digital camera to the crew with the crew change and hopefully get some better quality shots by Thursday.
20 Comments:
The heat just turned up a notch in Robic's RV...
No doubt he is prepared for the challenge.
I think the only thing it's safe to bet on on is that we're going to see another epic battle this year.
Right on Mike! Way to be a machine! We're following along here at QC and around
SD. We are proud of you. Your effort, determination, and grit are ever
inspiring.
Know there are many pulling for you. You will be victorious!
ScottG
Michael!!!! you can DO THIS!!!! we know you can!! don't look back! think of all of your Fort Dodge family and friends carrying you through this!! you are such an inspiration to all of us!! in fact....I will walk for 1 hour on my treadmill tonight in honor of you!!!! not just 30 minutes!! I know you are laughing your a$$ off right now!!! We are all so excited and I am pretty confident Angela, Jason and I are going to lose our jobs b/c WE CANNOT FOCUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So you better find us high paying jobs out there on the coast when this is all over!!!!
we are thinking of you EVERY MINUTE MICHAEL!!!!
Maria and Jason Slaughter
Sioux City, Iowa
Robic, has finally failed to match Penseyres pace, and is about .3mph off record pace. But, last year between 1500-2500 miles, Robic out rode Penseyres record ride. And of course he never lost record average MPH until after Putnamville, Indiana.
GOOD JOB MIKE! Keep on riding. :) I know you can do it...Keep that shit eatin grin on your face, that is what you are famous for big bro!
Mike, Great going. All of your East Coast fans are pulling for you. Keep at it. Stay tough and focused. You are tremendous.
Adam--Chapel Hill, NC
Way to ride Mike! I can't wait to join up with you on Thursday. Crewing for you is a great honor!
I continue to receive contributions and constant emails from your sponsors. These folks are thrilled to have a chance to be involved in this journey. Here's what one wrote to me just a few minutes ago:
"I have been following all the drama--incredible! This is one of those events that has really captured my attention and inspired me. I appreciate the opportunity you made for me to support Mike. Our guy really does have a chance to win, but even if he does not, it is very cool to have met a contender in this race and to be part of the group supporting him and rooting for him. I was telling a friend at lunch about the competition, and as soon as I described the race, he began to root for Mike. The word is spreading...."
Keep the heat on Mike! You inspire us all.
John Crumpler--Raleigh, NC
Hey Mike-
I figured this would be the best time to tell you this but well,.... I made out with Robic. We had a brief affair before he flew back to Solvenia. Does this make you angry? Or make you pedal faster? Well it should so go beat his ASS!
your little sister Katherine. :)
Mike, as Katherine said I too had an affair with Robic....ok so I didnt, but get your ass moving and catch him!! Your doing a great job, were all very proud of you here in Dodge, I think Ive told everyone I know about you.
What Maria said earlier about the treadmill, its so true I rode the stationary upright bike today for 35 minutes, burnt 620 calories, now I can go to Wendys tonight!!
Go Mike Go!!!!
Michael....
you have to win this race. because you are the coolest guy i know and you can do this. eat some green beans because that will make you stronger - my mom tells me that. we are praying for you every night and morning. I know jesus is happy for you because you are riding your bike and making more muscles.
your friends in Sioux City,
Keaton & Emma
Big conrats to Mike for moving into second place. Glad to see that Mike has recovered after eating up the #2 Slovanian's lunch. Now its time for desert....Go get the #1 Slovanian rider Mike. Stay on plan and soon you'll be reeling Robic in and on your way to a first place finish in Atlantic City. Don't worry about the road kill you leave behind; there are many riders behind you who can clean it up. Onward!
Mike:
Robic wasn't the only one to make out with your sister Katherine, so did I. Apparently you already knew about it and have evened things up by passing me in Durango. I hope you treat Robic the same way you have treated me. We Slovanians are really big on nondiscriminatory practices, so please pass Robic as soon as possible. I don't want to be the only loser returning to Slovania next week.Please win Mike so that Jure can share the loss with me.
"Don't tell GOD how Big your storm is.
Tell the storm how Big your GOD is!"
Mike YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Girish
Oh, very sorry, but Robic and Baloh will both have another affair with your sister. No doubt they will be in Atlantic City sooner than Mike.
Greetings from Slovenia ;)
YES!!!
See...you are just getting stronger!! This is YOUR blinkin' week, so just stay out there and get it done. You keep ridin' and we will just keep on cheerin' :o)
We are all so, so proud of you Mike...you have no idea!
Tracy
Oh, and furthermore Mike, way to put MacDonald and Baloh in the back seat! Keep 'em there!!!
And for now well, we both know how incredibly fun it is to pull in the carrot!!!! That's right, you otta have a big smile on your face :)
Greetings from the Great White North.....we have a hero in Canada that ran across the continent on one leg...Terry Fox......he motivated a nation and now 20 years later is the biggest hero in Canada.....your efforts today remind us all of Terry Fox because of your determination and desire to continue even when it hurts and looks grim.......you are a hero to all of us......keep the faith and stay focused....Greg White and friends from the Great White North....
Mike:
Valdo is full of shit. He and I have been having an affair for years. We used to hang out at the baths in Slovania together with Jure and Marco, who were at the time dating each other. Trust me, neither of these guys are interested in lovely young women like your sister Elizabeth. I continue to enjoy sharing my bed with young boys at the ranch. Once I dump Valdo, I plan to invite you to Neverland. You are so hot that I may give up young boys like Valdo in order to spend time with you once you are victorious in RAAM this coming Sunday. You are awesome!
Love,
Michael Jackson
Go MikE!!! i screamed in the store when i found out you bumped up to second! HaHA! Maybe next year we can team up! Your that inspiring!=) i cant wait to hear all your stories.. and see your priceless grin! <3 aShLeY
Hey mike!
dad sent some beef jerky down with steve! and anne sent some rice krispies too! (i think thats how you spell it!) lol. your doing great! keep up the good work and your gonna win!
a sister in fort dodge
olivia
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