We are a community that likes to push ourselves. Whether we set a goal of miles or grades or just getting out there, we prepare for our feats. When David King set out to ride his bike across the US, he had read the books, bought the right gear and trained tirelessly on hills back home.  But biking day in and day out started to wear on him mentally, as well as physically. As he cranked up a steep pass early in the trip, David wondered whether he had the mental tenacity to complete the ride. A lot of road lay beyond Sherman Pass. Was he really cut out for this?

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  • I have never been more proud of my brother as I am right at this moment!! That was amazing David!!!! You have an amazing story! and you are so completely articulate! I loved it!! I was pretty young when you took off on your' amazing journey, but I will always remember waving goodbye, and wondering where is he going, what is he doing? we never realy talked about it all that much, so I was very pleased to hear this!! great job!!!

    posted by: Amy King on 2011-07-12 23:18:04

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