Bon-d-Jac

Every Saturday morning at 6:30, there is a group of guys that tour the Heber valley on bicycles. You can believe that more yapping than riding actually happens. These guys have really pushed Kevin to ride more and more. So much so that he willingly signed up for the first annual Bon-d-Jac. And really can you imagine a pretty 100 miles to ride? I have been to a few bike races and rides in my day and I promise you that I have never seen a more beautiful course. The weather held out, the rain didn't fall and the temperatures stayed steady at around 50 degrees. 

 Bon-d-Jac is a hundred mile ride from the center of Jackson, WY out to Kelly, then Moose Junction, up and around Jenny Lake, out to Teton Village then to Wilson and that's where I stopped paying attention because they no longer needed support, they just needed to finish. But I know they had to do another 20 miles from there, so I'm guessing they went out to the outskirts of Jackson and then came back. Also, Bon-d-Jac is something Trace and Alan made up and executed beautifully. 

Unfortunately I failed as the official photographer of the event, because about 100 yards before this photo was taken they rode through a giant herd of buffalos. Fail on my part.

Bobby, as always, is really happy to be there.

Shawn Kelly is real strong...

I would really like to thank those that wore neon, even though you looked like a scuba diver, I could always find you and as the support crew I appreciate that.

Moose!

Brian, ride leader and organizer setting the pace.

 Amazing how they were all smiling all the time. Well until about mile 85, then they were a little tired.

Mr. Bobby Salazar, Tyler Bluth and Trace motoring along up to Jenny Lake.

For the record, I ran across the parking lot and down the path looking like an idiot to get this photograph. Which wouldn't be a big deal except I'm nine months pregnant. And it was worth every step.

Does it get prettier than that in October?

Trace, the official time and milage keeper, strolls into the finish spot at 101.2 miles. And he is still smiling. Success!

Clearly you can see that Deb and I's support truck was full of food and an opportunity to yap, because the actual ride time was about six hours. Which means that they spent three hours eating fig newtons and orange slices.
I can't wait to ride in the second annual Bon-d-Jac ride, well at least the parts I want to ride in. Thanks to all those who rode, helped support. And a huge thanks to the Tolbert's for hosting it all. It made for an exceptional weekend.

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Hello Sunshine

This past weekend we packed up the car with every thing we could possibly imagine and headed down south to introduce Ruby to the sunshine. It was a glorious encounter. It seems like every March we head down south more than any other time of the year. We crave the Vitamin D and since we haven't had much of it during the winter up north we trek down south. This trip we had more than a need for sunshine, we also had a bike race. Since the thief traded his bike for Trevor's, he has been meticulously building a new one. It was only finished days before the race. It was also my debut as team mom. Usually I dread being the support group, but we are channeling Heather and having a good attitude! (!!!) It's still challenging with Stella running around terrorizing Finley and now with Ruby, my hands are full. But I delivered the water bottle, took a photo, and we all cheered him on, so it went smoothly. Ok actually Grandpa Grant delivered the water bottle and I took a photo and only Stella cheered. Maybe we will get it right next race or the race after that or maybe I'll just retire...


A big thanks to Grant for holding Ruby during the race! I'm sure it was a terribly demanding task, and I'm so grateful you took care of it :)

Other than the bike race we just soaked up the sunshine. While Trevor was playing a little golf on Friday; Stella, Ruby and I laid around outside. After about 3 hours Stella wanted to go back inside and I refused to let her. We were not going to let one single ray of sunshine go waisted. We flew kites, we played tennis, we looked for frogs, we played hide and seek, we rode bikes, we took golf cart rides and even napped in the rays. It was terrific!
We had such a great time with Grandpa Grant and Grandma Edie! They never tired of Stella running around yelling there names. It was a great weekend! Can't wait to go back next week!!!

Bicycle Race

Trevor raced in his first bicycle race of the season this past weekend. It was in the deseret of St. George and man did he look good.
Here he is warming up the night before:

Please note the helmet, which is my grandmothers, and the hat and sunglasses.
HOT.


Here he is on the day of race looking very svelt,


We are excited for a next season of bicycle races!
Thanks Gram Beth for taking Stella for the day, I wouldn't have had the best time in the cold desert with her!
GO TREVOR!