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The Epilogue we have been waiting for…
Don Saito has published his summary of his cycling adventure around the 48 contiguous states of the USA. It is a very powerful read and certainly worth our time.
Don says:
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and an accomplishment I can be proud of, as it was something I actually did, myself. But, it was a LOT of work, discomfort, and pain – sometimes straining my physical self to the point of crying out with the effort (Yarghh!) Before beginning, I knew conceptually that, yes, it would be hard, that there would be times when I would be physically miserable, that I could be maimed for life, or even killed. But to see the wonders of this country that I have always wondered about, to have the adventure of a lifetime, and to see for myself, what I might be able to accomplish – those were the rewards which enabled me to start and to keep going – that, plus the promise of the industrial grade bragging rights. I learned a few important concepts while on my journey – nothing really new that I didn’t already know conceptually, but were made much more real and useable to me:
Thanks Don for all that you have shared with us. You do indeed have industrial grade bragging rights. Cheerios! (crunch, crunch)
We should have a DonSum soon…
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They’re up ~ The Final Days [252-259]
Don Saito has published his articles for the last leg [from northern California back to San Francisco] of his tour around the USA 48 contiguous states. He arrived back in San Francisco, last Saturday, 11/14. Here are links to the final 8 days of his tour:
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-nine, Date Saturday, Novembember 14, 2009
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-eight, 091113 – Stinson Beach, CA
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-seven, 091112 – Jenner, CA
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-six, 091111 – Albion, CA
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-five, 091110 – Westport, CA
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-four, 091109 – Miranda, CA
- Day Two Hundred Fifty-two thru three, 091107-8 – Arcata, CA
Don’s final metrics:
Day Two Hundred Fifty-nine, Date Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time in Saddle: 3:38
Distance for the Day: 27.86 miles From Stinson Bch To San Francisco, CA
Accumulated Trip Distance: 12,613 miles [highlighted & colored by me]
Altitudes: Starting/Ending 32’/22’, Highest: 207’ Accumulated: 806’
Speeds: Avg: 7.6 mph, Max: 30.1 mph
Weather: 40°
Expenditures: $13
We are thankful to Don for sharing his many stories and photographs. Again, we await his book on the awesome adventure.
Thanks Don!!!
A note from Don Saito ~ 11/21
obi_donkenobi said… Hi Mike, Jim, and Mark: Thank you, all! The final entries are coming soon – hopefully today (Sat, Nov 21). It’s been one hell of a ride, and/but I’m sad/glad it’s over. Let me know if you have any questions (and that goes to everyone), and I’ll respond. With answers, even! ;~Don
November 21, 2009 9:48 AM
Well, now to keep a keen lookout for Don’s final articles…
CONGRATULATIONS to Don Saito
Albeit, belated! CONGRATS Don. I checked his blog constantly, but did not get his Friday the 13th post until today. I feel like I missed the parade, but this is Don’s. I hope some one or more of you got to cheer him on on Saturday afternoon. What an amazing journey.
See the linked post above and the comments. Don says he will post the final daily blogs. He also says: "Thanks for following along! It’s been an incredible experience – an experience of a lifetime, and it was nice to have company along the way."
TerraCycle Announces its Cargo Monster
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I wonder how Mr. Giraldo or Don Saito would have faired with such a setup? I’ve long considered a Surly Big Dummy or the new RANS Hammertruck. Now, thanks to TerraCycle, we have a 3-wheel option, with more to come for recumbent riders. If I were about to tour again, I’d seriously consider a Cargo Monster. The question is which trike [Terry]? The best to Pat Franz and TerraCycle with this new product.
Don Saito ~ Tells us he sees the light
Don has added a special message on this Veterans Day to his series of post from last Sunday.
Special Announcement (091111) – The End is Near!
He gives information on his arrival back in San Francisco [expected Saturday or Sunday ~11/14 or 11/15] some 8 1/2 months after he “started this crazy trip.”
If you are in or near San Francisco, please welcome him back. CHEERS to Don!
Don Saito has been moving ~ Days 244-251
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Yesterday, I linked to Don’s post from Day243 . Today, I see he has added 8 articles and is now in Artaca, California. The 3 days there has given him some upload time. He is getting ever closer to home—San Francisco. |
From Don Saito ~ Day 243
Don gives us a blog report today [I inserted the map]. Thanks and the best…
Day Two Hundred Forty-three, 091029 – Newport, OR
Day Two Hundred Forty-three, Date Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time in Saddle: 7:55
Distance for the Day: 72.49 miles From Tillamook To Newport, OR
Accumulated Trip Distance: 11,991 miles
Altitudes: Starting/Ending 60’/58’, Highest: 780’ Accumulated: 3750’
Speeds: Avg: 9.1 mph, Max: 33.6 mph
Weather: 43° textured overcast in the AM turning to light rain for most of the day, and becoming steady rain the last 1/3rd of the day, until evening, when it diminished and stopped
Expenditures: $22
Don Saito ~ Days 231-242
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Continuing to wish Don the best as he trikes along [and alone--except for the many readers who are following his epic journey]. Thanks Don!
Don Saito ~ Days 210-230
Although Don has not posted new articles, he has posted comments and has written many articles [listed below, with links]. Don says:
Just as I had feared, the weather for the foreseeable future (a week) was going to be some degree of rainy. Ugh. But, if Lewis and Clark could survive trekking through the wilds of Idaho and Montana, if the pioneer settlers could survive taking covered wagons through thousands of road less miles, if Frodo and Sam could pass through darkness and danger in the land of Mordor, by god, I can face a little rain. Even a lot of rain.
The final segment of Don’s route takes him to the northwest tip of Washington State, and then south along the Pacific Coast, back to San Francisco. What a loop!
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