Day 4 Pictures

	Rick Spaulding is a photographer specializing in digital photography for the theater and works for National Camera Exchange. He is also an antique dealer and eBay afficianado who enjoys collecting marbles but his true joys in life are his two boys and his beautiful wife, Tinia.

These are preliminary photos from the road. Check back after the ride for complete textual and image stories by riders Michael Reinbold and Janice LaDuke. Thanks to Rick for sending us these early shots each night.

Another very warm day of riding was made easier by nearly constant tailwinds. The riders arrived at Closing Ceremonies in great spirits but a little sad to see it end so soon. I'm already looking forward to next year!!

Some members of our Sweep Crew having breakfast.
Pit One goes with a German Hofbrau theme for Closing Day
Posing with the human statues at Pit Two
The St Joan of Arc Youth Band rocks it at Pit 3
Riding into Pit 4 (Holding Area) with the last riders.
Riding into Closing Ceremonies
	Late this week, we will feature stories of the ride from veteran rider Michael Reinbold as well as a feature on riding for the first time from Janice LaDuke. We hope Janice's experience will inspire some of you to take the leap next year!
National recording artist, Ellis, shared her fabulous energy and music with the riders and crew at the Holding Area.