STP 2011

Edited to add that we found out today (Thursday) that Donny finished 9th for the one day riders. Jimmy said that had he not be hanging out with them for the first hour or so he probably could've finished a lot better if not first. Way to go, Donny!!!

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Ray and Donny unpacking and setting up their bikes after arriving Thursday.













Saturday morning! One of the food bags - extra bottles, bagels with peanut butter, gels, etc.













Minivan almost fully loaded.













Truck loaded up and ready to head to UW.













Pretty chipper for 4 am photos!

























Our first stop of the day - Chehalis. Arrived around 10:30. Donny ended up blowing by around 11 and didn't stop for any food/drink.





























































The Lexington stop - 2nd on our list. We had a prime spot near the picnic tables and porta-potties but was told to move. HUMPH!

























Hanging out at Scappoose. Last stop before Portland! Donny called and said that he had finished the ride. 204 miles in under 10 hours!

























Kids excited to see Daddy at the last stop.













Bennett arriving at Scappoose. He thought that he had missed the stop so he called. I actually spent quite a lot of time looking for this dang stop, too!













Finish line in Portland! Actually spent at least 15 minutes trying to find a parking spot before parking in the hotel garage. Missed Ray's finish.













Jimmy heading to the finish line. Good thing Hayley saw him otherwise I would've missed the picture!













Bennett waiting at the light to get to the finish line.













Hitting the official merchandise tent for t-shirts and hats.













One day badge for 2011.