Category Archives: communications

Mr. Giraldo is coming to BROL 2

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Originally Posted by jalexartis

He has responded to 2 messages on his MB today. I thought I’d let him know we’ve been actively following. –jim

Yesterday at 3:53 p.m. PDT, I posted this on his messageboard.

Subject: BROL Readers Author: Jim Artis
Date: 6/19/2009 6:53 pm EDT Hello Mr. Giraldo,
We trust you are getting good rest in Austin. As you know, we continue to follow you daily. You have our prayers and best wishes. The number of reads on the BROL Thread [ http://tinyurl.com/nuhgv5 ]are nearing 7,800, with 352 post on 36 pages. Would love if you could drop in when you can and converse with us.
Jim

This morning I read his 11:08 p.m. PDT response:

Author: Rafael Giraldo
Date: 6/20/2009 2:08 am EDT Hello Jim,
I want to thank you and all the BROL Readers for your prayers and amazing support. Please accept my apology if I have yet to make direct contact. The fact of the matter is that I wanted to make substantial progress prior to engaging in dialog. As this is my first time trying to accomplish a journey of this magnitude, I feel it is important to first prove myself to a certain degree. In the first stages of a tour such as this, one has to remain with all energies focused on the target. From what I have read, you guys are quite seasoned and I pale in comparison to the level of expertise you possess. Having said this, I will honor your request and will drop in to converse with you when I arrive to Eureka or Ely. By then, I will have covered a bit more ground and will be closer to the Nevada – Utah border.
Thank you again.
Sincere regards to you and all your friends,
Rafael Giraldo

My reply to his response at 2:18 a.m. PDT is:

Subject: RE: BROL Readers Author: Jim Artis
Date: 6/20/2009 5:18 am EDT
Thanks! We look forward to that contact and will be rewarded by it. We are a mix of riders, inspired by what you are doing. You fit, and will be one of us. Have a wonderful ride today. Just know that you have a bunch of folk riding along. The best…
Jim
BTW, the number of views on that thread is now up to 8,234, likely to be around 9K when you are able to check in.
Thanks again!!!

I think that was kind of like getting “ET” [Extraordinary Teacher] to call home. Sooner or later, he will also be a participant in this thread, on this board. Please be on your best behavior, the teacher is coming.

Okay, guys & gals, let’s give him LOTS of energy for the ride to Eureka.

Jim

The ‘BentRider Online [BROL] thread is good/fun reading for all. You do not have to be a member to read, although we welcome your membership and your posting on the forums. Of course, we are delighted the man we have been following [Mr. Giraldo] will pay us a visit. –jim

A Green Mile 2

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Go Green With Tour of Discovery. $10.00 will purchase your green wristband and sponsor a mile. With your purchase, your name will be added to our Sponsors’ Page of Green Miles. Your contributions help Mr. Giraldo bring his story to the students who will be tracking his progress and learning from his example.
Mile 85 – James Artis
 

You may have been following Mr. Giraldo the last 8 days as he has ridden his trike from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to the eastern edges of the state. Doing so has cost, and if you like, you may want to sponsor a "Green" mile for Mr. Giraldo. Click on the image above [or link here] to be taken to his website where you can join a growing list of Green Mile Sponsors.

Another ride across America 5

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80 Days Across the US

I learned of this ride from Steve Bennett’s post to Rafael’s Message Board. Steve is telling Rafael that he can get current route information for the Crazyguyonabike blog of 3 aging cyclists [their words, not mine]  who plan to cycle from San Francisco to Yorktown in Virginia, in May 2009  – August 17, 2009. The cyclist are: Roger McDougall—Sydney, Australia; David Penny—Devon England; and, Ray Shine—San Francisco, California, USA.

They are 24 days into their ride. They are telling a compelling story accompanied by lots of very nice photographs. Speaking of photos, here is Mr. Giraldo on Day 4 of his ride:

Mr. GiraldoDay4

Tour of Discovery - Day 4 024
The map shows the distance Rafael has triked the last four days [from San Francisco to the Sierra-Nevada foot-hills].