Kyoto

One way to beat the heat :)

We're staying in the East side of Kyoto just off of Gojo-dori (Gojo Street)

The Kamo River runs north/south throughout the city. There are lots of bike paths along this river - some paved, some dirt.

We're heading north to one set of mountains.

This is the view from the top of the climb we did yesterday.

We've Arrived!!

Vincent, Svein and I went out for our first ride in Japan today :). Vince Flannigan, our guide, took us up a beautiful climb from which we could see Kyoto to the south. It's very hot to say the least - should be perfect for Beijing! I'll post a web album of the Tour de Thuringen on this blog shortly...it was a super fast race with lots of opportunities to stretch our limits. Felisha won the mountain jersey and our whole team stepped up to the challenge of Euro-racing. :)

I'm Off! :)

From one end of the world to another :)

Thanks to all the generous donations, I'll be seeing my coach Frank Fogolin in Beijing!

And my husband Jeff :)

See you when I get home Oby!

How I imagine parts of China...in my Dad's own backyard!

WOW!

I can't begin to express what an amazing day the fundraiser was yesterday!!!! Thank you soooooooooooooooo much to everyone who joined us and to those who weren't able to make it but still sent their support. I was telling Jeff that it was a lot like our wedding day - spending time with so many wonderful friends! More pictures to follow soon :)