Katie MacDonald - Bike the US for MS
Day 6 - June 2 - THetFord, VT to Middlebury, VT - 76.5miWe woke up to a lovely breakfast prepared for us by Meg and the people of Thetford. Seriously cannot get over how amazing these people are. I was a bit slow getting up and getting ready, but the group waited for me before setting off. The morning was pretty good, minus an fellow cyclist wiping out shortly after rest stop one, but the thought of having to climb Middlebury Gap later that afternoon was making me a bit anxious. However, just before noon we got a text from the route leaders that the gap was under construction and we wouldn't be able to climb it, so we should sit tight in Rochester. The whole team ended up eating at the same restaurant. Eventually we got word that we would be going up Brendan Gap instead, which would be 7mi out of the way, but a lot easier of a climb. The climb ended up being very manageable, and the decent very fun. On the way into Middlebury a bunch of us stopped for ice cream, which was a refreshing reward after climbing. We rolled into Middlebury, excited at the prospect of not having to ride in the morning. After setting up in the basement of the church, Catherine and I grabbed dinner and then met others for drinks and a pub called Fire and Ice. Great end to the day! Day 7 - June 3 - Middlebury, VT - Rest DayFirst rest day of the trip! I got to sleep in until 9:45, which was fantastic. A bunch of us grabbed breakfast at the diner, and then it was time for errands. Did my laundry, grocery shopping, and stopped by the bike store to get some gloves. We also got frozen yogurt, and Mexican food at the movies theatre for dinner. Really nice to have a full day off the bike!
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Penney Howeth
8/6/2016 12:43:26 am
I have a very dear friend who has MS and what you are doing he would give anything to be able to do. Thank you Katie for the money you are raising to further the research. You are making a difference. I cheer you on! Safe biking!
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katie macdonald
Summer 2016, I biked 4,295 miles, coast to coast across the USA to raise money and awareness for MS. March 2017, I biked self-contained from San Francisco to San Diego with my friend Carissa. August 2017 I connected the dots and biked from Seattle to San Francisco. Summer 2018 I am heading to the UK! Follow my journey here! Miles biked for MS:
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