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ACTIVITIES Day 2: June 20, 2000, Update Skykomish, WA, to Cashmere, WA Today's Miles: 69.4 Miles since Seattle: 133.4 Select a Different Day Day 0: pre-ride info Day 1: Seattle to Skykomish, WA Day 2: Skykomish to Cashmere, WA Day 3: Cashmere to Grand Coulee, WA Day 4: Grand Coulee to Spokane, WA Day 5 and 6: Spokane to Sandpoint, ID Day 7: Sandpoint to Thompson Falls, MT Day 8: Thompson Falls to Missoula, MT Days 9, 10, and 11: Missoula to Avon, MT Day 12: Avon to Townsend, MT Day 13: Townsend to Harlowton, MT Day 14: Harlowton to Billings, MT Days 15 and 16: Billings to Hardin, MT Day 17: Hardin to Sheridan, WY Day 18: Sheridan to Gillette, WY Day 19: Gillette to Newcastle, WY Days 20 and 21: Newcastle to Rapid City, SD Day 22: Rapid City to Kadoka, SD Day 23: Kadoka to Pierre, SD Day 24: Pierre to Miller, SD Day 25: Miller to DeSmet, SD Day 26: DeSmet to Tyler, MN Days 27 and 28: Tyler to New Ulm, MN Day 29: New Ulm to Owatonna, MN Day 30: Owatonna to Winona, MN Day 31: Winona to Viroqua, WI Days 32 and 33: Viroqua to Madison, WI Day 34: Madison to Belvidere, IL Day 35: Belvidere to Naperville, IL Day 36: Naperville to Laporte, IN Day 37: Laporte to Kendalville, IN Day 38: Kendalville to Napoleon, OH Day 39: Napoleon to Sandusky, OH Days 40 and 41: Sandusky to Chagrin Falls, OH Day 42: Chagrin Falls to Canfield, OH Day 43: Canfield to Indiana, PA Days 44 and 45: Indiana to Mifflintown, PA Day 46: Mifflintown to Gettysburg, PA Day 47: Gettysburg to Frederick, MD Day 48: Frederick to Washington, D.C. ________________ Day Two was mostly unalloyed joy, despite the rigors of Stevens Pass. Clear skies, an almost uninterrupted 40-mile downhill, a following wind and mountain scenery provided a memory many will cherish for years . . . Today's Riding Reporter Update For the people who are taking the challenge on with new eyes and a body new to pedaling, Stevens Pass was an unparalleled emotional accomplishment. The first really big hill always is. If anyone deserves the applause and support of friends and family and well-wishing onlookers, it is these people: long on the hill, slow and steady of the pedal, but of an iron determination. STATE PAGE Washington WEEKEND GETAWAYS Seattle Weekend Wheeling Chillin' in Chelan PARKS AND PRESERVES North Cascades National Park Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Wenatchee National Forest Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Mount Rainier National Park Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Messages of gratitude, encouragement, and love for the riders are pouring in from all around North America. Occasionally a promise is made — a promise inspired by a Big Rider — that highlights the mission of the American Lung Association: "Keeper (Rider #2125), My pledge to you . . . The next time I see you I will be a non-smoker. As you know, inspiring me to do this may very well save my life. Thank you for being the incredible person you are! —Carrie Faye" Send your message to the Big Riders. Book a Cycling Trip: Destinations United States Alaska Hawaii Far West Mid West New England Rocky Mts Southeast Southwest Africa Antarctica Asia Canada Caribbean Cent America Europe Middle East Russia South America South Pacific ________________ Select a Different Day Day 0: pre-ride info Day 1: Seattle to Skykomish, WA Day 2: Skykomish to Cashmere, WA Day 3: Cashmere to Grand Coulee, WA Day 4: Grand Coulee to Spokane, WA Day 5 and 6: Spokane to Sandpoint, ID Day 7: Sandpoint to Thompson Falls, MT Day 8: Thompson Falls to Missoula, MT Days 9, 10, and 11: Missoula to Avon, MT Day 12: Avon to Townsend, MT Day 13: Townsend to Harlowton, MT Day 14: Harlowton to Billings, MT Days 15 and 16: Billings to Hardin, MT Day 17: Hardin to Sheridan, WY Day 18: Sheridan to Gillette, WY Day 19: Gillette to Newcastle, WY Days 20 and 21: Newcastle to Rapid City, SD Day 22: Rapid City to Kadoka, SD Day 23: Kadoka to Pierre, SD Day 24: Pierre to Miller, SD Day 25: Miller to DeSmet, SD Day 26: DeSmet to Tyler, MN Days 27 and 28: Tyler to New Ulm, MN Day 29: New Ulm to Owatonna, MN Day 30: Owatonna to Winona, MN Day 31: Winona to Viroqua, WI Days 32 and 33: Viroqua to Madison, WI Day 34: Madison to Belvidere, IL Day 35: Belvidere to Naperville, IL Day 36: Naperville to Laporte, IN Day 37: Laporte to Kendalville, IN Day 38: Kendalville to Napoleon, OH Day 39: Napoleon to Sandusky, OH Days 40 and 41: Sandusky to Chagrin Falls, OH Day 42: Chagrin Falls to Canfield, OH Day 43: Canfield to Indiana, PA Days 44 and 45: Indiana to Mifflintown, PA Day 46: Mifflintown to Gettysburg, PA Day 47: Gettysburg to Frederick, MD Day 48: Frederick to Washington, D.C. ________________