A moment in the sun

Stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California from Ontario California to Baldy Village stretched out for a grueling 80 miles with 13,000 feet of climbing on a cold grey May day. There was 30 seconds of sunshine and warmth. We soaked it all up and wanted more.


Julian Alaphilippe a French rider on the Etixx Quickstep team raced up the mountain as if it were flat to triumphant finish at the ski lifts of Baldy village with snow along the way. His two second lead over Peter Sagan earned him the yellow jersey. Alaphilippe is third in the photo wearing the white jersey of the Best Young Rider. Fourth in the photo is Laurens Ten Dam of the Lotto NL-Jumbo Team.  Peter Sagan wore  the yellow jersey of Best Rider overall in the general classification. Sagan is in the sixth position

The first pass on Glendora Ridge Road. The professional cycling photographer, Brian Hodes.

Bill captured the peloton on Glendora Ridge Road. Peter Sagan sported a Tinkoff Saxo Bank Team  jacket (solid yellow). The red on his shorts helps identify him. Mark Cavendish was a few riders back in the Green Points Jersey.

Summit for Hope 2015

Hike Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) 10,069ft or 3,069m to support the Heart of Africa Cause and Project Canaan in Swaziland.

Please join us on the hike and/or support our fundraising efforts which will benefit the Children's Homes, School, Agricultural Development and Training Programs on Project Canaan in Swaziland.
 Hiking Registration: http://summitforhopeca2015.eventbrite.com/

 The goal of the California Event is to raise $50,000. Last year we raised ~$60,000.

It is simply amazing to see how far we have come...in a short time and the huge difference Project Canaan is making in the Lives of many in Swaziland. We are on the road to become self-sustainable, but need your help to get there. To learn more, go to: www.heartforafrica.org

 Donations and Fundraising: https://www.crowdrise.com/summitforhopeca2015
 Please create your own fundraising page on crowdrise or support an existing participant/team.
 Or if you prefer to send a check, payable to: Heart for Africa, Memo: "S4H-CA 2015" to:
Heart for Africa P.O. Box 1308  Roswell, GA 30077

Respite

The mountain road provides an escape from the world. Its curves that wind through oak trees worn by time with branches that reach for sky and deep roots that soak up the scant rain. It is the solitude that focuses the mind on the body while putting aside the worries. It is the joy of pain from pedaling your bike and discovering the grind is faster than before.
it is escape from worries. Escape from stresses. Escape from life. A challenge for the body to overcome the elevation. A challenge for the mind to overcome mental worries. A challenge for the soul to strive improvement.

Tour of California is coming

I bike for pie.

The next best thing to being on the mountain is to sip some tea.

View from Newmans

Bill enjoyed the view at Newman Point. A spectacular day.