Tuesday, August 11, 2009

my next adventue...

After finishing last year's Iditarod- I was 45th by the way and it was very cold- I was so excited to get back up to Alaska and see what my dogs and I could do the following year. There were a lot of factors to consider and I wasn't sure how I would get back up there. In May I got may answer. I was presented with the opportunity to partake in an adventure that is, for lack of a better word, crazy (even by my standards). I am going to Alaska but not for dog mushing. I am tandem cycling from Anchorage to Cancun.

The goals of this expedition will be to raise awareness for global warming and to raise money for unicef. Good stuff.

The best part is that while I won’t be sled dog racing I will have my leader, Angel with me. She will be in a pet carrier, attached to the bike. So for the first time in her life, I shall be pulling her around!

We should start next week.

Of course I will keep you posted as we go. And if anyone would like to join us, riding in the support vehicle, riding your own bike or both, don't hesitate.

I love you all and miss you tons.

~Rachael

2 comments:

Trav said...

Rachael-

Nice job! I look forward to hearing all about this trip. If you need any support, let me know. I know this place called Bend, Oregon, you may want to pass through.

Love you--

--Trav--

Steve(o) said...

Well done Rachel! You're relentless... I'm in Cambodia at the moment. I told someone about you the other night. I had explain sled dog racing to them.