Last year I was fortunate enough to get invited to ride with Specialized owner Mike Sinyard,
a group of shop owners, media people, and Specialized employees, on a journey from
Morgan Hill California to Las Vegas Nevada. The trip was fully supported with 3 full -


factory team vans and trailers. It was an organized ride for The Susan G Koman for
the Cure which Specialized is a huge supporter of. We had a mechanic, masseurs,
chefs, drivers and domestiques to take care of any need we had during the 6 day trip.
Each day was 100 miles plus and we crossed through Yosemite and Death Valley
along the way. It was one of the most amazing journeys I have been on.

Interbike 2010 is fast approaching, less then 2 weeks away, and I am planning an epic
expedition that will be an even bigger personal achievement. A solo 1200 mile round
trip from Lancaster to Las Vegas via Yosemite (the long way - maybe the wrong way).

A boy and his bike... I will leave the Antelope Valley on September 13th and on a route
that will take me through Lake Isabella, Fresno, Copperopolis, Yosemite, Mammoth,
Lone Pine & Death Valley. Then 3 days in Vegas for Interbike and the ride home through
Searchlight, Baker, Barstow, High Vista, back to Lancaster. All in 13 days total. Each
day will be 100-150 miles non-supported with only my bike and a hip pack with supplies.
You can follow me on Twitter      @RichBartlett23
or the feed that is on the BlockBikes.com Home Page - (bottom right corner).

Hope to keep you entertained with my suffering out on the road. I will take many pictures
of the weird things that I see  and keep you updated with progress.
Wish me luck!!!                                                                   
Rich