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Here is some info on the first week of the 5 week long 1250 mile XP 
ride.  The riders have ridden from Bucklands (Fort Churchill) to the Cold 
Creek Reservoir, near Eureka, Nevada the first week.  This information 
isn't official and probably isn't 100% accurate, but it's the best I've 
been able to get thru occasional cell phone contact.  I'm heading out there 
tomorrow to ride the 2nd week and will hopefully come back with more 
information and lots of photos!

I did hear that Don Funk and Geronimo did ride all 5 days this last week, 
and that would put Geo at over 10,000 miles. I've also heard from more than 
one person that they both look great and are doing very well!   Geronimo's 
Warrior is a Spanish Mustang stallion. Don is an Idiot Out Wanderin' 
Around.  (he's from Iowa and that is a joke for those that don't know what 
Iowa stands for) :+)))

Sounds like the ride has settled in comfortably in a nice camp next to a 
reservoir where they are able to fish, swim, and relax.  They have been 
having potluck bbq's and it sounds like everybody is having a great time 
and in good spirits.  Just like the pioneers, Annie said that today they 
went down to the creek and did their laundry in buckets.

The group has been small this time -- about 20 riders or slightly less each 
day (not everybody is riding everyday, and some chose to miss some of the 
first few days to hopefully avoid getting scratches).  The days are long, 
and hard, and it's been hot.  This is what real endurance is all 
about.  They have to pack up camp and move each day, and are riding more 
miles than most endurance rides are in a day over some very difficult 
terrain.  The Nevada section, from what I remember of the 2001 XP was some 
of the more difficult sections and I felt that way even tho I had ridden 
for several weeks before getting there.  I really envy those that are 
fortunate enough to participate for the entire time.  I had my once in a 
lifetime adventure in 2001, and hope those attending this time will have as 
great a time as I had.  These are special times on a historical trail, 
those that get to experience it are really fortunate.  Karen

Day 1
1st.  Heather Hackworth.
BC:  Dave Rabe

Day 2
1st.  Becky Hackworth.
BC: Dave Rabe

Day 3
1st:  Heather Hackworth
BC:  Laura Hayes

Day 4
1st:  Jane Wilson
BC:  Jane Wilson

Day 5
1st: Dave Rabe
BC:  Dave Rabe


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