Long tour or short, it seems like the bicycle is the perfect vehicle for making new friendships and bonding with important people in our lives.Sarah and Sue were friends in college. Last year, they reconnected by participating in just their second Adventure Cycling tour, Heart of the Underground Railroad (their first was Bikecentennial's TransAm in 1976!). As you can see, they had a fabulous time, despite the weather that rainy summer day last July.
Mary Alice, at twelve years old, wasn't sure if she could do 30 miles a day, but with her Grandmother, by her side, she did fabulously, and she learned a lot about the struggles of slavery and the Civil War; though her favorite part of the tour was cycling through the Amish farmland. Later, Mary Alice and Kathy sat down and chronicled their adventures, with the hopes of some day publishing their story.These are but a few of the amazing connections made because of the bicycle. When riding along side each other, taking in the landscape, offering a bit of encouragement, sharing a drink of water or a snack; a bicycle tour is a great way to make a lasting connection. Don't you agree?
Be sure to tell us about your amazing connections on our Ride Registry or on our Facebook page.
photos by Ginny Sullivan
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CONNECTIONS is posted twice a month by Ginny Sullivan, Adventure Cycling's special projects director and features the cultural, historical, geographical, and human connections created through bike travel. Find out about our award-winning Underground Railroad Bicycle Route.
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nice! we used to have long rides, from darwin to alice springs...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your adventure.
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