Saturday, June 16, 2007

June 15!

Hopkinton - Marblehead, Ma

Mark Johnson, Mark Petrozzi, Bo Adams, Mark Legere, Bill Westermann, Bill Hamilton, Geoff Hamilton with Sydney, Cassandra Guay, & Dick Tapply at bottom




Mark Petrozzi and Bill Hamilton

Bo Adams (Tyler's cousin) Geoff Hamilton (Tyler's brother)




Mark Legere and Mark Johnson

June 15! The ride from Hopkinton to Marblehead was filled with smiles, emotions and adjustment. It was all about beginning to let go of 42 days of togetherness and pondering "what's next?" But there wasn't too much time to reflect as Geoff Hamilton lead Bill, Dick, Cassandra and several dear friends, who came to celebrate the adventure, into town at a stiff pace. It all eneded where it started with our bikes in the saltwater 3800 miles away. And then we celebrated at the Hamilton's.
We dedicate our last posting to Tyler and Deirdre, since we would not be completing this great adventure if it weren't for the Tyler Hamilton Foundation. It has been an honor to be a part of such an amazing collection of individuals, all dedicated to the same purpose. For one reason or another, those involved (sometimes complete strangers), became a team. Sharing stories of their own, waking up towns across the country to the power of the bike.

Humanity in times of struggle, may well be in its finest hour...endorphins, fresh air, social connection, and alright, maybe some fine red wine. Everyone involved in the THF embraces this notion in some way, shape or form.

We would like to sincerely thank all of those involved in our journey, and the team who rode us in to Marblehead. Without you, we would not have this sense of completion and support.
Hi Uncle Tyler!
Sydney Hamilton (Geoff's Daughter)






Geoff leading the team in to Marblehead

Getting closer...


Ahhhh, the smell of salty air can only mean one thing...


closer now...


The package has arrived!

Dick, Bo, Geoff, Mark

Bill helping the team to celebrate the long journey

Once again, dipping the wheels into the Atlantic

A bitter-sweet moment


Dick letting Mom and Dad feel the Atlantic coolness. (also see photo of day 1)



Ryan Hamilton (Geoff's son) Bill and Cassandra


Haven Linehan (Jenn's daughter) Wyatt Adams (Bo's son)





Marley and Mom, Marie Anne

Matt O'keefe


Jib awaiting a sign from above

Jenn Linehan (Tyler's sister)

Marley, Dick and M.A. - happy to be together again Ever so cute Marley


Lorna and Bill (Tyler's Mom & Dad)







And all that is left is wonderful memories.