Daily Archives: July 11, 2009
Google Earth Tour of Mr. Giraldo’s Tour of Discovery Reply
Download the Google Earth KMZ file here. Pardon the annoying ads at Upload.com and the delay of about 1.5 minutes before you can select the download button. It is a free service, with the intent to have users subscribe to their Premium Service.
Anyway, with the KMZ file you can fly[as in Google Earth Tour] to the approximate locations where Mr. G spent the night after triking most of the day.
If you do not have Google Earth, you can down load it here. Once you have the KMZ file on your computer, you can “associate” it with Google Earth or use GE to browse and open it. The tour should begin automatically.
In addition, my Media Matrix Page gives you a link to manually explore the places that Mr. Giraldo has traveled [riding Destiny].
Announcement from Mr. Giraldo ~ Day36 1
July 11, 2009
Dear Reader:
Before leaving from Dove Creek yesterday, I made arrangements with Josh from Atlantic Bicycles to have the Schwable Marathon tires and the alignment tool shipped next-day to the Outpost Motel in Dolores, where I am currently staying. Since the next leg of the journey is very demanding for it is essentially all up hill; it would be unwise to do this without completely solving the tire issue. As a result, I will be taking today off and will use the time to edit and upload video, as I wait for the package to arrive. Hopefully, there will be no shipping delays. Once the tires are mounted and aligned, I look forward to tackling the 8,000-ft climb that is before me. Terry from the BROL Readers and Jim from Cycling Experiences are supplying for your benefit an elevation map and a detailed analysis of the ride that continues from Dolores to Telluride, Colorado.
My spirits are high, health is good. The mind and body are as determined as ever. My only worries are centered on the financial part as resources are at a critically low. Your sponsorship is always appreciated and goes a long way to help bring this story to the many students that have been following.
New photography has been uploaded:
- July 10 – Day 35 - Dove Creek, CO to Dolores, CO
As always, thank you for your prayers, generous comments, financial support, and words of encouragement. To complete this journey, all of these are needed.
Sincere regards,
