"Little Red" Bike Ride

Elizabeth's sister Barbara is an avid outdoors woman who is always doing hiking and biking trips.  She invited Liz to be on her team for the 50 mile "Little Red" woman's bike ride in Logan Utah on June 2.  Liz and I are avid bikers but our rides are generally less than 10 miles so this event required some preparation.  We developed a training program working up to a 30 mile distance assuming that would be sufficient preparation for race day.

Team "Farmers Daughters" meeting the night before the race at Olive Garden
(L-R Elizabeth , Anna Maria, ?, Marianna, Barbara, Bethany, Amanda)

On June 1 Liz flew out to Salt Lake city and drove up to Logan with Jim and Anna Maria.  The Team met for dinner that night.  The next day they got up early, put on their biking gear, and prepared for the race.

Elizabeth in her biking outfit ready to ride

Team "Farmers Daughters"
(Bethany, Amanda, Barbara, Elizabeth, Anna Maria)

After the ride I phoned Liz to find out how it went.  She said "this is the best day of my life!".  Riding through beautiful farmland where her father had his roots on a warm sunny day with her sisters was just about as good as it gets.  She didn't even notice the 50 miles.

On June 3 Liz caught a flight in Salt Lake and flew home...a very quick trip but one packed with action and quality time with her beloved sisters and family.  This was a trip she will truly always remember!