Did you meet us along our route? Post here!

We’ve been fortunate enough to meet a ton of great people along our route (and it’s only Day 5). If you had an encounter with one or all of the Tumbleweeds while they’re wearing their mildly flattering spandex please post comments here with all the lurid details.

  1. Mytchell’s avatar

    Mytchell on May 27, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    Great to meet you all. What a propitious thing that you shelled out your rear wheel so we could spend a wonderful morning together. You are living the authentic experience! Carry on and keep me posted with regard to how that wheel is rolling.

  2. Lucas Grubbs’s avatar

    Lucas Grubbs on May 30, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Hey Dan and his fellow tumbling Tumble Weeds!

    It was fantastic to see and meet you guys on the Basque Block in Boise! Godspeed you through glorious Idaho. Looking forward to following your adventures!

    Love,

    Lucas and Meredith

  3. TIMSS Team’s avatar

    TIMSS Team on June 2, 2009 at 8:31 am

    Yay!!! Way to bike, Ryan! You’d better be thinking of math items as you ride. We are expecting at least 50 when you get back. Can’t wait to have you back in the office!

    Take care of yourself,
    Geb, Ebru, and Corinna

  4. eLynch’s avatar

    eLynch on June 8, 2009 at 12:08 am

    Sounds like you had a hell of a day! Rain, Snow, Sunshine…..and hopefully a huge tailwind. Hope all is well, and ready for some open road, take care, hope to see you all soon.

    -The Dude abides

  5. Bill’s avatar

    Bill on June 8, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Great to meet you! Your project is awesome, tour is unbelievable! Hope your stay in Dubois energy refreshing. Travel safe and have fun!

  6. Frank Coniglio’s avatar

    Frank Coniglio on June 9, 2009 at 7:44 am

    Hi Dan, Ben, Ryan, & John…Thanks for stopping in and being our guests. All who met you send their regards. We pray you have no more weather such as that on your way in to Dubois. Continued success on your trip across country. If you are ever back this way please stop in. You are always welcome. We will keep you in our prayers and wish you all God’s blessings. Frank & Mt. Calvary.

  7. Paul’s avatar

    Paul on June 12, 2009 at 5:42 am

    Great to meet you in Casper, Wy! Hope your trip to Douglas was great and the Wyoming wind pushes you the rest of the way!

  8. chari bell’s avatar

    chari bell on June 15, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Hi guys, I just now got the chance to check-out your web site, It was great to meet you all. I will be watching your progress.

    At least where your at now seems flat in a” car ”

    Best of Luck

    Chari

  9. Kim and Harold’s avatar

    Kim and Harold on June 21, 2009 at 11:22 am

    We are glad to hear that u made it to iowa city.. hope the weather was much better for ya.. Hope the rest of your trip is more enjoyable then it was the last few days. Good luck.

  10. Eliabeth Goff’s avatar

    Eliabeth Goff on June 24, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    I met all four of you this morning at “Skello’s Resturant” in Cambridge, Il. Your parents and friends should be very proud of all of you, you are very nice and polite young men. I wish you Good Luck on your trip and in the future.

    I have looked at your pictures and it appears you are having a wonderful trip.

    Elizabeth Goff, Cambridge, Il.

  11. Dan Williamson’s avatar

    Dan Williamson on June 27, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    Hey guys, they finally ran the story Brian and I did about your stop in Iowa City. You can see it here:

    http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009906270314

    Hope the trip is going well!

    Dan

  12. Donn & Karen Steffen’s avatar

    Donn & Karen Steffen on June 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Dan, Ben, John, & Ryan…Thanks for making the evening at the Pizza Hut such an enjoyable evening. It was great hearing about your experiences. Our Prayers are with you as you continue doing great work for a worthy cause. It is great to know that there are guys around like yourselves that care about the Rawand people.

    God Bless

  13. Gay Franklin Best’s avatar

    Gay Franklin Best on June 30, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Hey John and team! I met you a long time ago but wanted to add my excitement to the mix! I love the discovery of the American people, and that so many have gotten to discover you! God bless you all! Love, Gay

  14. Kevin Welsh’s avatar

    Kevin Welsh on July 7, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Met you all at the top of Teton Pass outside of Jackson Hole. You all were drinking PBR that your buddy brought to you all. I offered to take the groups picture. Great cause !!! Glad to meet you all.

  15. Scott’s avatar

    Scott on July 9, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Hi guys,
    It was great to meet you last week! I just wanted to let you all know that your fame has permeated deep into the culture of Northwestern, PA. The picture of you all in front of the Presbyterian Church, as well as an article about your journey appeared in today’s (twice-weekly) “Clarion News.”
    Congratuations on your fame and on your accomplishment.
    Peace and blessings,
    Pastor Scott
    Clarion, PA

  16. Ivo Good’s avatar

    Ivo Good on July 24, 2009 at 12:10 am

    Hi guys, was fun talking to you on the road!!!

    I’ll reach San Francisco in about two days. Had a awesome time during the last three month.

    If you think about riding your bikes in Switzerland, I have shower and bed for you ;-)

    Take care

    Ivo

  17. chris’s avatar

    chris on September 8, 2009 at 2:53 am

    hey guys, it’s chris from the 42ride (you know…..the uhhh vodka ride). glad to see you guys made it, maybe i’ll see yall around this cx season in DC.

  18. Mailman near Manning Ia.’s avatar

    Mailman near Manning Ia. on September 8, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    I ran accross your card you gave me. I was the the mailman outside of Manning Iowa that stopped to help when one of you had a breakdown. Glad to see everyone made it in one piece. I hope you found the people and the beautiful state of Iowa to your liking! What you fellas did was something you’ll remember for the rest of your lives. Great job! Nick the mailman.