Uphill Battle

I never knew the Rocky Mountains extended into northern Alabama but I do believe we climbed them today. Of course the skinny boys had no trouble climbing the mountains but the big fella did. Oh to be a skinny boy. Riding bikes all day gives you plenty of time to think about the important things in life. I think my new life goal will be to become a skinny boy. Those guys seem to enjoy life, especially time spent climbing the Rocky Mountains. There were several points in which my speedometer was showing 6.5 miles per hour. I have seen women pushing shopping carts going faster than that. I yearn for the Ms. Delta these days. The thought of no inclines for hundreds of miles does my heart good. The good news about an uphill is that it is always followed by a downhill. Skinny boys generally become jealous of big fellas on the downhills. My advice to them is stay skinny.

Thought a lot about uphills battles today, like the one families like the Natas go through. Thinking about their fighting spirit somehow inspires others to want to fight too. It is one incredibly awesome experience to be able to ride for Tony's Room Foundation. Got a picture of little Tony tied to my handle bars. Sure has kept me going. Thanks to everybody who have pledged to Tony's Room Foundation. Please help these families who are in the fight of their lives. Thanks Tony for teaching us how to fight the uphill battles.