GEAR
Catskill Hiking Shack Online. Thanks Susan & John for the great Vaude pack, those little last minute items, and all your excellent advice
as usual.
Action Bikes & Outdoor. Thanks for all those odd little bike parts I'd always come in for. And you guys thought I was crazy...
TECHNICAL
RC. Thanks for all the phys ed, asthma assistance/info and for all of your patience during
training, year after year...I will never forget it.
CE. My feet thank you. Your pre-trip knowledge, motivation and support was invaluable.
CIMTECH. Thanks guys for the raw material.
LOCAL SUPPORT (Ireland)
Taxi Counter at Shannon Airport. Thank you nice lady for watching my bike box.
Shannon View Bar and B&B. Thanks for my first Guiness on Irish soil.
Riverside House B&B in Killorlgin.
Laharn House in Killarney.
The Bike Shop in Limerick.
Abbeyville House in Limerick.
Brenda and Mike from California. It was great hopping Killarney pubs with you guys. A
touch of home.
My new friends Guiness from Beaufort and Mark from Limerick. Thanks for the life lessons. They
will not be forgotten.
INSPIRATION
Ree. Thanks for believing.
Listowel Tourist Information. Thanks to my mystery front desk advisor with the super sense of humor. You did more to guide my route than
you'll ever know.
Thanks to all friends and family who supported this effort through their patience and
curiosity. What's next? You never know...
Thanks to Uncle Billy for coming back to us earlier this year. You were along side of me on
this trip.
A very special thanks to Sinead for the Irish background info and the inspiration to make Ireland
"my own" for a week. If it wasn't for you I might have ended up touring the Sahara standing up...
Peace.
FAC