Yesterday was such an amazing day! I met up with Preston for the first leg of the day. As we were riding our SAG wagon got a flat. We had to unload the car to get to the spare tire and we all jumped in to do it. It didn’t take long before we were on the road again.
While I was waiting for Ryan our second pilot for the day I was able to pet a horse and feed it some apples which was fun.
Ryan got there and it was great to get to know him on our ride. He chose to pilot me even though he had a race coming up this weekend (good luck on your race Ryan).
Half way through our ride we met up with the police who escorted us to the border. It was great to talk with them at the finish line.
I was so excited when I crossed the border! It is surreal that we are finished. At the finish line I was surprised to see some of my family there cheering me on! I’m so grateful for their support.
We ended the night celebrating at a potluck Linda put together for us which was great.
Today for the side quest we went to the Belly of the Dragon with family. My dad was great and helped guide me through the darker areas of the cave.
I’m so grateful to those across Utah who came together to support me in my journey! With out you I couldn’t have made it.
I am already planning my next adventure that will take place next year.
Josh and Ryan cross the Utah/Arizona border near Kanab.
Josh gives Preston an orientation of the Hase Pino tandem.
James eats a rushed breakfast while Josh and Preston wait to leave.
Josh and James remove a flat tire from the SAG wagon.
Josh and James put the spare tire on the SAG wagon.
Josh and Preston after the ride from Hatch to Glendale.
Josh pets a horse in Glendale.
Josh gives Ryan an orientation to the Hase Pino Tandem.
Josh and Ryan hit the road for the ride from Glendale to the Utah/Arizona border.
A Utah State Trooper admires the Hase Pino tandem before escorting Josh and Ryan to the Utah/Arizona border.
Family, friends and supporters gather at the Utah/Arizona border.
A picture with Josh, Ryan, and police escorts from the Utah State Trooper and Kane County Sherifs departments at the border crossing.
Another picture with Josh, Ryan, and police escorts from the Utah State Trooper and Kane County Sherifs departments at the border crossing.
Josh and supporters pose with the tandem and police escort vehicles at the border.
Josh and supporters talk at the Utah/Arizona border.
Josh, family and supporters at the Arizona border.
The Through Your Eyes World Tour Southern Utah team at the Arizona border.
Linda and Bryan with Josh at a potluck in Kanab.
Josh and cyclist Justing at the Potluck in Kanab.
Josh, family and supporters at a potluck in Kanab.
Josh and family on a side quest to the Belly of the Dragon Cave.
The Belly of the Dragon Cave.
Family exiting the Belly of the Dragon cave after a side quest.
Josh was interviewed a few days before he got to the boarder. Here is the story! He has one more interview that was done at the end in Kanab. I’ll post it once it is out.
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