The Beginnnig

So far, Bike and Build has been amazing. Through going on some long rides with Devon, Jo, Jess, and Talia I had discovered that 1. I <3 Biking 2. My IT band is tight and 3. I'm totally excited to bike across the country

Orientation was a great start to our trip. The church we stayed in was incredibly generous to us and offered their giant Bingo room for a few days, and bought us several delicious catered meals! Trips like these remind me that there are generous, caring people here and around the world.

After an amazingly generous breakfast from the church, we dipped our bikes in the ocean this morning and went off for our first ride. It was only 20 miles to Andover, and our first build day is tomorrow! The trip leaders did a great job of picking a route that ramps up slowly in mileage.