PHASE TWO THE ROUTE 29-31 JANUARY 2012

On 29 January, Debbie writes: The route was announced this morning for BIKE ACROSS KANSAS. More information can be seen HERE BIKE ACROSS KANSAS 2012 ROUTE & ITINERARY TOTAL MILEAGE: 475 MILES FRIDAY, 8 JUNE (EARLY START) COLORADO BORDER TO SHARON SPRINGS - 17 MILES SATURDAY, 9 JUNE (REGULAR START) SHARON SPRINGS TO OAKLEY - 53 MILES SUNDAY, 10 JUNE OAKLEY TO HOXIE - 43 MILES (OPTIONAL 60-MILE LOOP) MONDAY, 11 JUNE HOXIE TO LOGAN - 63 MILES< TUESDAY, 12 JUNE LOGAN TO DOWNS - 64 MILES WEDNESAY, 13 JUNE DOWNS TO CLYDE - 69 MILES THURSDAY, 14 JUNE CLYDE TO CENTRALIA - 80 MILES FRIDAY, 15 JUNE CENTRALIA TO TROY - 72 MILES < SATURDAY,16 JUNE TROY TO ELWOOD - 14 MILES This map will show if you are anywhere near the route . . . . . . and can meet the NAR BAK TEAM to cheer 'em on! This map shows the terrain the NAR BAK TEAM will be pedaling through . . . Lee & I are registered for the ride. We are also registering with an outfitter company that will set up our tents every night, have clean towels for us every day and provide chairs for us to sit in. They also transport all our extra gear. It's time to get serious. We're getting very excited. People are wondering why we would spend our vacation doing this. It's fun, and we hope to raise lots of money for NAR. CATHY BIERSACK of ATRVA (AIREDALE TERRIER RESCUE OF VIRGINIA) is also planning to ride. Tim & Christine Sheffer of ARWNY (AIREDALE RESCUE OF WESTERN NEW YORK) may join the NAR BAK TEAM. On 31 January, Debbie writes: Waiting for the temperature to rise another five degrees and I'll get on my bike for a 30-mile ride. June is fast approaching. And on 1 February: I did a 25-mile training ride yesterday. Set out to do 30, but didn't quite make it. Oh well, it's still early. Leaving now to do another 25.

TRAINING LOG BEGINS HERE