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Title: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on March 25, 2009, 11:00:01 AM: Thought we could keep up with him here along the way?

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/PhilridesacrossAmerica.jpg)

WHEN: March 28, 2009> May 8 (??9), 2009

WHY:

• For a great cause - Bike MS

• To promote riding - because riding makes sense/cents: in these times riding has never been a better option

• To share the Ultimate Food - NOW One Square Meal: a new perfectly balanced meal for any adventure, including riding across America!

Phil Keoghan's "Ride Across America Presented by GNC" will kick off on March 28 in Los Angeles and end on May 9 in New York City. Along the way, he'll attend meet and greets with supporters at local GNC stores, visit CBS affiliates, attend open-casting calls for the next installment of THE AMAZING RACE, sign copies of his best-selling book No Opportunity Wasted, and ride alongside ex-racers and fans of THE AMAZING RACE.

Phil is riding to raise awareness and funds for the US National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The ride also coincides with the launch of NOW One Square Meal into GNC stores across America.

"I fly over 400,000 miles a year and I figured it was time to stretch my legs. I love to ride so I thought I'd see what this great country looks like up close instead of taking a bird's eye view at 30,000 feet," said Keoghan. "In this economic climate, bike riding makes a lot of sense -
it's good for your waistline and easy on your wallet."

WHERE:
Saturday, March 28 – Los Angeles
Sunday, March 29 – Victorville, Calif.
Monday, March 30 – Baker, Calif.
Tuesday, March 31 – Las Vegas
Wednesday, April 1 – Caliente, Nev.
Thursday, April 2 – Cedar City, Utah
Friday, April 3 – Kanab, Utah
Saturday, April 4 – Page, Ariz.
Sunday, April 5 – Kayenta, Ariz.
Monday, April 6 – Cortez, Colo.
Tuesday, April 7 – Pagosa Springs, Colo.
Wednesday, April 8 – Saguache, Colo.
Thursday, April 9 – Fairplay, Colo.
Friday, April 10 – Denver, Rest Day
Saturday, April 11 – Denver
Sunday, April 12 – Fort Morgan, Colo.
Monday, April 13 – Wray, Colo.
Tuesday, April 14 – McCook, Neb.
Wednesday, April 15 – Holdrege, Neb.
Thursday, April 16 – Sutton, Neb.
Friday, April 17 – Lincoln, Neb.
Saturday, April 18 – Omaha, Neb.
Sunday, April 19 – Atlantic, Iowa
Monday, April 20 – Des Moines, Iowa
Tuesday, April 21 – Iowa City, Iowa
Wednesday, April 22 – Davenport, Iowa
Thursday, April 23 – Rochelle, Ill.
Friday, April 24 – Chicago.
Saturday, April 25 – Chicago
Sunday, April 26 – Plymouth, Ind.
Monday, April 27 – Fort Wayne, Ind.
Tuesday, April 28 – Lima, Ohio
Wednesday, April 29 – Columbus, Ohio
Thursday, April 30 – Dennison, Ohio
Friday, May 1 – Pittsburgh, Rest Day
Saturday, May 2 – Pittsburgh
Sunday, May 3 – Frostburg, Md.
Monday. May 4 – Hagerstown, Md.
Tuesday, May 5 – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, May 6 – Baltimore
Thursday, May 7 – Philadelphia
Friday, May 8 – New York, End City (hmmm...previously was listed as May 9)

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan

DAILY BLOG: http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html

SIGN UP TO RIDE WITH PHIL: http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/register.html

HOW TO DONATE: Phil's Donation page (http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/CALBikeEvents?px=4136689&pg=personal&fr_id=10521)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/Philrides.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on March 25, 2009, 11:01:54 AM: Good Deeds
Phil Keoghan to Take His Own Amazing Race
By Cynthia Wang

Originally posted Wednesday March 25, 2009 08:00 AM EDT

He's no stranger to observing overwhelming challenges, but by his own estimation, "This is the most daunting physical thing I have ever attempted," Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan tells PEOPLE about his own amazing race – a 40-day, 39-city cycling tour from Los Angeles to New York.

Starting this Saturday, Keoghan, 41, plans to average 100 miles a day in pedal power. "Riding a bicycle is about getting back to basics," he says. "It's good for the waistline and it's good for the wallet, is what I'm saying."

But Keoghan isn't undertaking the road trip strictly for fitness. His adventure, sponsored by the health-store chain GNC, will take him to GNC outlets, to casting calls for The Amazing Race, to signings of his book No Opportunity Wasted, and to promotions of his favorite portable food NOW One Square Meals. The journey will also help him raise money and awareness for Bike MS.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society "is sponsoring nine of the major rides I am doing," he says. "I have been involved with the MS chapter here in California, and I have participated in their rides over the last four years."

Keoghan hopes he is not alone on the road. He is encouraging fans and well-wishers to check out his Twitter updates – or, better yet, turn out in person to see him, or even sign up to ride with him.

Also on view will be former Amazing Race contestants and even Keoghan's dad, John. "It's an absolute, monumental effort," says Keoghan, "but I think a tremendous amount of good is going to come out of it."

More here:
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20267675,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Slowhatch on March 25, 2009, 11:42:14 AM: Quote
Thought we could keep up with him here along the way?
The website promises tracking once the trip starts; until then, anyone curious about individual legs can get maps, climb/drop charts, etc., here (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/).
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 25, 2009, 11:47:15 AM: Phil in spandex! Enough said! :pedaler: :jam: :faint: :fan: :luvu:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 25, 2009, 05:20:09 PM: I signed up for Phil's Tweets! :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Snooky on March 25, 2009, 06:31:23 PM: I just love it when he gives us that big eyebrow!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 25, 2009, 07:21:51 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on March 25, 2009, 05:20:09 PM
I signed up for Phil's Tweets! :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Phils "Tweets" love <3
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 25, 2009, 07:53:36 PM: reposting the press release:

PHIL KEOGHAN, HOST OF CBS's "THE AMAZING RACE," AND GNC ANNOUNCE THE ROUTE FOR UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY BIKE RIDE THAT WILL SPAN 40 DAYS, 39 CITIES, AND MORE THAN 3,500 MILES
"Phil Keoghan's Ride Across America Presented by GNC Live Well" To Travel Through 39 Cities, Including Las Vegas; Denver; Lincoln, Neb.; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh; Washington D.C.; Philadelphia and New York

For more information on where to see Phil in your city or to sign up to ride

with him in one of the nine MS-sponsored rallies, visit

http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/

For up-to-the-minute updates throughout the Ride, follow Phil on http://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan

Phil Keoghan, host of CBS's THE AMAZING RACE, will embark on cross country bike ride - cycling from Los Angeles to New York - that will span 40 days, more than 3,500 miles, average 100 miles per day and stopping in 39 different cities.

The following are the scheduled cities and dates for "Phil Keoghan's Ride Across America Presented by GNC":

Saturday, 3/28: Los Angeles

Sunday, 3/29: Victorville, Calif.

Monday, 3/30: Baker, Calif.

Tuesday, 3/31: Las Vegas

Wednesday, 4/1: Caliente, Nev.

Thursday, 4/2: Cedar City, Utah

Friday, 4/3: Kanab, Utah

Saturday, 4/4: Page, Ariz.

Sunday, 4/5: Kayenta, Ariz.

Monday, 4/6: Cortez, Colo.

Tuesday, 4/7: Pagosa Springs, Colo.

Wednesday, 4/8: Saguache, Colo.

Thursday, 4/9: Fairplay, Colo.

Friday, 4/10: Denver (REST DAY)

Saturday, 4/11: Denver

Sunday, 4/12: Fort Morgan, Colo.

Monday, 4/13: Wray, Colo.

Tuesday, 4/14: McCook, Neb.

Wednesday, 4/15: Holdrege, Neb.

Thursday, 4/16: Sutton, Neb.

Friday, 4/17: Lincoln, Neb.

Saturday, 4/18: Omaha, Neb.

Sunday, 4/19: Atlantic, Iowa

Monday, 4/20: Des Moines, Iowa

Tuesday, 4/21: Iowa City, Iowa

Wednesday, 4/22: Davenport, Iowa

Thursday, 4/23: Rochelle, Ill.

Friday, 4/24: Chicago (REST DAY)

Saturday, 4/25: Chicago

Sunday, 4/26: Plymouth, Ind.

Monday, 4/27: Fort Wayne, Ind.

Tuesday, 4/28: Lima, Ohio

Wednesday, 4/29: Columbus, Ohio

Thursday, 4/30: Dennison, Ohio

Friday, 5/1: Pittsburgh (REST DAY)

Saturday, 5/2: Pittsburgh

Sunday, 5/3: Frostburg, Md.

Monday, 5/4: Hagerstown, Md.

Tuesday, 5/5: Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, 5/6: Baltimore

Thursday, 5/7: Philadelphia

Friday, 5/8: New York (END CITY)

Phil Keoghan's "Ride Across America Presented by GNC" will kickoff on March 28 in Los Angeles and end on May 9 (the day before the finale of THE AMAZING RACE 14) in New York. Along the way, he'll attend meet and greets with supporters at local GNC stores, visit CBS affiliates, attend open-casting calls for the next installment of THE AMAZING RACE, sign copies of his best-selling book No Opportunity Wasted, and ride alongside ex-Racers and fans of THE AMAZING RACE. He will also be participating in rallies hosted by the National MS Society to build awareness for Bike MS and the MS movement.

Residence Inn by Marriott is the official travel sponsor for "Phil Keoghan's Ride Across America Presented by GNC Live Well."

For more information on Phil's "Ride Across America," including where to join him along the route, meet him in your hometown, Phil's training routine, GNC nutritional plan, what bike Phil's riding, and photos or videos from the road, visit http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/. For up-to-the-minute updates along the route, follow Phil at http://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan and on Facebook

PhilKeoghanridesAmerica http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=701200903&ref=name.

About GNC

GNC, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products; including vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. As of December 31, 2008, GNC has more than 5,200 retail locations throughout the United States (including 954 franchise and 1,712 Rite Aid store-within-a-store locations) and franchise operations in 44 international markets. The company - which is dedicated to helping consumers Live Well - also offers products and product information online at http://www.gnc.com/.

About Bike MS:

100 rides. One destination. A world free of MS. Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. To date, Bike MS has raised nearly $700 million to help people with MS. With over 100 unique bike rides across the country, there is one right ride for everyone. For those who accept the challenge, it will be the most rewarding journey they ever make. Visit bikeMS.org.

About Residence Inn by Marriott:

Residence Inn is thoughtfully designed to help the marathon traveler thrive on their long stay by providing full kitchens in every spacious suite, free breakfast, great outdoor spaces and free grocery delivery. A leader in extended-stay lodging, Residence Inn offers more than 550 hotels in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Costa Rico.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 26, 2009, 08:19:44 AM: Got a tweet!

"On the radio talking about the ride ... another huge day of media."
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 27, 2009, 02:19:49 PM: Phil is on Bonnie Hunt alert! Hes talking about his sponsers for MS and Bonnie and he are flirting again :hearts:

Bonnie is going to check in on Phil during his bike ride progress.

Phil talked about his sore tukus again loveeeeeeeeee

Bonnie gave Phil a shirt to wear during his ride,"Honk if you saw Phil on Bonnie (on The Show that is)" lol
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 27, 2009, 03:11:45 PM: Phil's latest Tweet (from late yesterday):

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BTW, having a kickoff event for Ride at GNC in Culver City, Calif. tomorrow, Friday, 3/27 at 229 Fox Hills Mall. Love everyone to come out.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 28, 2009, 03:25:50 PM: The latest Tweet from 3:39 p.m. today.

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Had a great kickoff to the ride this morning. Over 100 people riding with us. Heading to Victorville now. Wish us luck.

Best of luck, Phil! :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on March 28, 2009, 04:51:01 PM: I am just getting the first reports in from the kick off this morning!! :hearts:

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/Philkicksoffride.jpg)

The send off was a special moment... A family affair.

Phil was there with his wife and daughter. His dad, John, will be driving the van across America, so this is another adventure for them to share. His wife was going to ride the first bit as well.

Elise was there with her baby daughter.

TAR cameramen were on hand to document this for posterity.

Our own Mark (Season 13) was there, as were Kynt and Vyxsin. This ride for MS has a personal meaning for Kynt, as his own Dad has MS and new research has provided new therapies that have significantly improved his Dad's quality of life.

Both of Kynt's parents were there with K/V to send off Phil in style, as well as masses of media.

I hope to have some pictures to share with you all later tonight, but in the meantime have a look HERE (http://wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=365975&nbc1=1) for the first ones out!!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Slowhatch on March 28, 2009, 07:52:13 PM: Photos from the album here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/malkoff/3393035756/) at Studio Center (http://www.cbssc.com/map.htm). Studio 11 on the left, Carla's cafe on the right.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 28, 2009, 08:27:56 PM: :faint: :fan:
What time is it Chateau!!?
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 29, 2009, 03:17:49 AM: Phil Keoghan discussing biking across America
'The Amazing Race' host explains why he's biking 3700 miles in 40 days and why 'The Amazing Race' isn't in HD
By: Daniel Fienberg
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009
As reality TV hosts go, Phil Keoghan has always made the most with the least. He doesn't mug like Ryan Seacrest or impose himself on the game like Jeff Probst and he never broadly announces that the show is all about him, like Tyra Banks does. Keoghan's best "Amazing Race" moments are usually a raised eyebrow or a concerned episode-closing inquiry.

Keoghan's ready to move into the spotlight as he bikes across America, hoping to cover more than 3500 miles in 40 days. Along the way, he'll stop in 39 cities. He'll be promoting "The Amazing Race," signing copies of his book "No Opportunity Wasted," visiting CBS affiliates, plugging his NOW One Square Meal Bar at GNC stores and building awarness for Bike MS and the MS movement, participating in rallies for the National MS Society.

"The theme to this whole ride is really, the umbrella if you like, is really No Opportunity Wasted and everything that's happening really comes under this personal philosophy of mine, which is that when you pool resources and you look at making a change in the world, it's about using ingenuity and being resourceful," Keoghan told reporters on a conference call earlier this week. "One of my favorite quotes is from Sir Ernest Rutherford, who said, 'We didn't have money, so we had to think.'"

The journey came out of a conversation between Keoghan and a CBS publicist about ways to promote the new "Amazing Race" season, which many critics (including the one writing this article) have called a major comeback for the Emmy-winning series. In the course of their discussion, it became clear that this trip could be both promotional and altruistic.

"It has been an absolute adventure just putting this thing together," Keoghan said. "We haven't even left yet and all these people have come on and said, 'Yes, we will help you. We love this cause. We love what you're trying to do.' That's really how it evolved."

Keoghan and his wife have sponsored an MS Society-affiliated cycling team and participated in MS-affiliated cycling events for several years, so it was easy for him to target a cause.

"It seems like everybody you speak to know somebody who's connected with the disease in some way and it's always surprising to me just how many people are affected by it and it's not just the people who have MS," he says. "It's the people who live with others who have MS. We decided to get involved and the more I got involved with the MS Society, the more I warmed to their message and their spirit and the stories... I was so charged by their energy."

Keoghan will be joined by his father, a moto-rider, a veteran "Amazing Race" cameraman, an editor and at least one CBS publicist, allowing him to to update fans on his progress via video, a daily blog and a photo gallery at PhilRidesAcrossAmerica.com website. The trip begins on Saturday (March 28) and Keoghan is hoping to end in New York City in 40 days.

"To me, one of the most basic solutions to our situation right now is getting on a bicycle," Keoghan says. "It's makes for your wallet. It makes sense for your waistline. Forty percent of trips are under two miles in a vehicle. We have a tremendous obesity problem in this country. Everybody has gotten into this mindset of excess, of looking at all of the things we want -- 'I want this,' 'I want that' -- and we really need to get back to the needs, and essential needs."

And speaking of essential needs, since Keoghan was chatting with the press, my essential need was asking why he thinks "The Amazing Race" has been so good this season.

"The network made a conscious effort to really freshen things up, but in terms of the style of the show and the look of the show," he says. "They freshened up the music. They freshened up the graphics... They just sort of spring cleaned the show, if you like. And in terms of the cutting style, there's less sort-of process of in an airport... After a while, airports start to look like airports and if the background is an airport in Istanbul, it can look like the background of an airport in Houston. I think getting away from a little of that process in airports and getting out into the open and letting the show breathing a little bit more and then increasing the pace as the pace of the race increases has really given the show a fresh look."

Given that fresh look, why hasn't "The Amazing Race" followed the industry trend and moved into high definition?

"I think it should be in hi-def," Keoghan agrees. "The complication, or one of the challenges that we have is that we do utilize a lot of foreign crews when we're traveling. It's very difficult to just turn up in Siberia and say, 'Oh, let's call the local guy with the HD camera and he can come down and supplement our shooting.' It's a little bit more complicated than, say, facilitating an HD shoot on 'Survivor,' where you can fly all of the equipment into one spot and you've got all your technical support there, you've got a guy who can sit down every night and look after the equipment. We're moving at breakneck speed, 28 days, flying hundreds-of-thousands of miles, or at least anywhere from 75,000 miles in a given race, so we just don't have the same luxury of being an 'Idol' or 'Survivor,' where everything is brought to one place, it's 69 degrees, where the air-conditioning is perfect. We're out sweating in Botswana or anywhere else and that's been a huge part of the challenge. But, I absolutely agree with you. I'd love to see the show in HD. I don't think there's a show on TV that lends itself more to HD."

http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2009-3-28-phil-keoghan-discussing-biking-across-america/print
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 29, 2009, 01:49:02 PM: More Tweets!

From 2:18 a.m. ET today:

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biggest ride of my life today. brutal - 126 miles, 9 K vertical ft, 5 K cal burned, 12 hrs on road - that's one sore under carriage

couldn't have pulled it off without some key folks - thanks to gnc, ms, marriott, airstream, specialized, img, cbs and so many others.
followed that up at 11:36 a.m. ET

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Day 2: Got an insane ride to Baker, CA today. All fwy (freeway) - all drivers, please keep it between the lines.
Phil rocks.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 29, 2009, 03:51:39 PM: Phil tweets at 4:12 p.m.

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Mother Nature rocks! On the 15 fwy, 50 miles to go with 35 mph wind at my back.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on March 30, 2009, 10:01:30 AM: Thanks to Kynt for sharing these! :kuss:

Day 1 clip, some Phil leg action! :wohoo:

Phil with Kynt/Vyxin, and Kynt's parents, there to support the MS cause. (Kynt's Dad has MS)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/PhilandKVandKVparents.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 30, 2009, 10:03:17 AM: Got another Tweet to share:

from 1:20 a.m.
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Day 2 over - 100 miles in just over 4 hrs with fierce wind. hit 55 mph on the bike...off to vegas in AM. we're all pretty wind burned
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 30, 2009, 03:47:12 PM: An Amazing-ish Race!

Ross Mathews and host of "The Amazing Race" Phil Koeghan go bike riding to discuss Phil's new adventure, "Destination Unknown", that's taking him all the way across the USA! See what happens when Ross shows up...
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on March 30, 2009, 08:18:31 PM: ^^Funny!! :lol:

Here is some of what poor Phil went thru training for this::

CTS Athlete Phil Keoghan Rides Across America

Phil Keoghan Rides Across America

Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race, has been preparing for months to complete his Ride Across America, an event that he has designed to raise as much as 1 million dollars or more for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A great deal of time, energy and work has been put into organizing this event, but one of the key factors to making this a success is the hours Phil has spent on the bike. Though he had been training for quite some time, as the event neared Phil began to feel he’d benefit from guidance and he looked to Carmichael Training Systems for help. There is no denying that Phil was in good shape before he turned to CTS, but he fell into a very routine that’s common for many athletes: he was not allowing nearly enough time for recovery. His mileage and saddle time each week were fairly significant, but his recovery was minimal if not non-existent because days off of the bike were filled with taking care of life and work responsibilities.
This is where I came in. After spending some time on the phone and communicating through e-mail, we scheduled several days in a row off of the bike to allow for recovery before Phil began a solid block of training. Since this was something different for him, Phil’s told me, “I am nervous, but I am trying to trust you.” As the weeks have gone by I have continually put Phil to the test with longer rides as well as some intensity; but because I’ve also included adequate time for recovery he has bounced back each week feeling stronger. The one thing that we did not change was his weekly track session because it was something that he did not want to give up and it was something that he really enjoyed. After all, what fun is riding if you aren’t having fun!

Recently Phil joined Chris Carmichael and me in Colorado Springs and performed a lactate threshold and VO2 max test. The test ended up going very well and in the data recall we confirmed that his numbers for power at threshold were very similar to what we were already using in his training. We had used the CTS Field Test to establish his training intensities, and some athletes gain confidence by seeing that their lab-tested numbers are consistent with their field test results. During the VO2 portion of the test I learned one thing about Phil that I know will help him get through his ride across America: his undeniable ability to suffer. In this portion of the test he continued to push even after his numbers began to decline, far longer than we typically see people go. I was very impressed with this mental strength and it explains a lot about many of the other events Phil has completed, whether it was hitting a golf ball across Scotland or skiing behind a reindeer (I know it sounds crazy!), or simply the way that he lives his life.

This Saturday, March 28th Phil will push off on his 42-day journey. He’ll leave from Los Angeles, California and will finish in New York, NY on May 7th. Along the way riders are more than welcome to join along and ride with Phil to help him pass the miles. I am intending on tagging along somewhere in Nebraska and hope to see some of you out there as well! To track Phil’s progress and find out more information about MS you can go to www.philridesacrossamerica.com.

http://www.trainright.com/news.asp?uid=4242
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on March 30, 2009, 08:47:28 PM: And yet another!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 30, 2009, 11:20:51 PM: Just got Tweeted by Phil. Here they are within minutes of each other, just coming after midnight this morning.

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Just got to Residence Inn in Vegas - happy to be done -tough ride today but had 15 mile police escort down 15 fwy - awesome experience

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longest ride of the trip tomorrow - 131 miles to Caliente, NV. scotty just reminded me that we have 36 more of these to go...am i crazy?
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on March 31, 2009, 09:34:03 AM: Our own Mark Yturralde from Season 13 joined Phil on the kick-off ride, and has kindly shared some new pics!! :hearts:

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,16720.msg386255.html#msg386255
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 31, 2009, 12:56:28 PM: The latest Tweet from Phil:

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leaving vegas. lots of Race fans showing support. 131 miles ahead. next 2 days are brutal. them for today, long, steep and painful.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 31, 2009, 07:49:52 PM: Two more Tweets:

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today's ride is a killer. in the middle of nowhere. lonely out here, not sure if this is going through. nothing around but a freaking hill

And:

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not sure but think we may have just passed Area 51 - love to catch a lift on a UFO to our next stop, Caliente and get off this hill -
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on April 01, 2009, 06:28:44 AM: CBS channel 2 news interview w/ Phil before the race:

http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=97997@kcbs.dayport.com
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 01, 2009, 09:47:18 AM: Three tweets this morning

From 9:57 a.m.

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no chance to tweet last night, arrived late and hit the sack, exhausted. heading to city hall now to meet up with the fine folks of caliente

and

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awesome sight yesterday. couple of fighter jets in a training exercise in the skys above us - it was a full blown dogfight, so cool

Then at 10:15 a.m.:

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another big one today. yesterday and today longest of the trip. climbing all day. might need some butt butter after this one.

Phil's the best. :lol:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 01, 2009, 10:15:09 AM: Just posted on YouTube! Phil's departure from LA!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 01, 2009, 05:46:13 PM: We have some Tweets!

At 5:16 p.m.

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great time this morning when 50 or so Caliente elementary students met up with me to Ride out of town. hard to keep up with some of them

And:

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2 massive peaks to climb now - still not much around us, looking forward to cedar city when this part of the ride is over - check back soon

Then at 6:38 p.m.:

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Day 3 video blog up on Facebook - check out the insane 15 mile police escort down the freeway towards Vegas - http://tinyurl.com/cxw44d
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on April 01, 2009, 06:00:01 PM: Sunburned, windblown, slightly unshaven, and the man is hotter than ever! :whew :fan:

Thanks Ken!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 01, 2009, 09:44:12 PM: We need a biking smiley. Phil's Tweets have been great.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: marigold on April 01, 2009, 10:08:21 PM: Video:

Phil Keoghan Rides Across America

Phil Keoghan, host of THE AMAZING RACE, gets to start an adventure of his own as he participates in 'Rides Across America',

a race for charity for MS. Phil will be biking for six weeks and blogging on www.philridesacrossamerica.com.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wqeTv5gCVg&feature=channel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wqeTv5gCVg&feature=channel_page)
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 02, 2009, 09:49:16 AM: Three tweets from 1:16 a.m. ET:

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30 degrees pulling into Cedar City. visitor center greeted us at hotel with ton of delicious food - loving cedar city right now.

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in mst now and losing an hour of much needed sleep, but hearing tomorrow is lots of downhill. love to hit 55 mph again like other day

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night all - need to get into my space pants and massage legs - photo of space pants on facebook if you haven't seen yet - tweet you later

What did we do without Twitter? Great way to keep up with Phil's travels. He should do this while filming TAR!!!! :lol:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 02, 2009, 11:49:34 AM: Phil Tweet! :jumpy: :jumpy:

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150 plus people at Cedar City start today including S. Utah Univ. band and cheer squad, local HS choir, Race fans, etc. awesome way to start

Yeah, if any TAR fans are anywhere along the route, give Phil your love. There are stretches out west where he just sees long roads so it would be nice if you could show him the love.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 02, 2009, 12:04:39 PM: Another Phil Tweet!

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think dad was tearing up when the band broke into the star spangled banner. only 80 miles today. ha - only 80. pretty cold. hoping it warms up.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 02, 2009, 03:42:44 PM: 4:40 p.m. ET

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almost to midway point of today's ride to Kanab, UT - snow all around us, but roads are clear. beautiful out here - check back soon
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 02, 2009, 09:34:09 PM: We've got some more Tweets! :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:

Both came about 9:30 p.m. ET

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Arriving in Kanab, UT

Simple enough. Then the next one:

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What I thought would be an easy day turned out mega. Almost 6k ft of climbing. Altitude 6k climbing to 10k - no recovery. 640 mi in 6 days.

That read like a tough ride. Not easy at all. I hope Phil sleeps well tonight.
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Post by: georgiapeach on April 03, 2009, 07:43:42 AM: Article and pics from Cedar City!

http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090403/NEWS01/904030349
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 03, 2009, 09:08:32 AM: I was looking for something on my iPhone when another Tweet just came in!

10:03 a.m.

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Kanab folks were amazing. rolled out the red carpet for us. great lodging. great food. very welcoming. special thanks to the office of tourism
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 03, 2009, 09:10:46 AM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on April 02, 2009, 09:34:09 PM
We've got some more Tweets! :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:

Both came about 9:30 p.m. ET

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Arriving in Kanab, UT

Simple enough. Then the next one:

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What I thought would be an easy day turned out mega. Almost 6k ft of climbing. Altitude 6k climbing to 10k - no recovery. 640 mi in 6 days.

That read like a tough ride. Not easy at all. I hope Phil sleeps well tonight.
In the "Arriving in Kanab, UT" Tweet, Phil gave this link:

http://twitpic.com/2qtru
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 03, 2009, 09:16:24 AM: How about another Tweet?

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Day 4 video up on site - check it out - going thru vegas
http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 03, 2009, 06:51:46 PM: Phil has finished his ride for the day:

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http://twitpic.com/2s7cy - Arrived in Page, Ariz. today. Easiest ride so far - avg approx. 35 mph for good portion of trip.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 04, 2009, 11:12:37 PM: I'll update Phil's Tweets from today.

From about 1 p.m. Saturday:

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heading out of page,ariz.. 98 miles to kayenta today. pretty cold now. hoping the weather holds for a week till we can get through CO.

Then around 7 p.m. Saturday:

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blew 5th tire since LA today - switching to a new type of tire. 40 degrees. 40 miles to kayenta tweet again soon

Finally, just about 9 p.m.:

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new video on site featuring up-and-coming cyclists of caliente and my space pants,
http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html

Keeping you up to date because I can. :lol:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 04, 2009, 11:22:21 PM: I've been meaning to post this in tribute to Phil:

Bicycle - Queen :lol:

Of course, you can't have Bicycle without Fat Bottomed Girls!

:lol:
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Post by: Slowhatch on April 05, 2009, 12:17:44 AM: Some more mutual backscratching, I think; this triathlete page (http://triathlon.competitor.com/gear-tech/a-fred%92s-eye-view-tools-of-the-trade.html) notes that Normatec is handing out free samples of the MVP ($4850 :o) in order to "break into the endurance sports world."
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 05, 2009, 08:56:44 AM: At 2:13 a.m.

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first sign of snow on the Ride today as we pulled into kayenta. not sticking (hopefully) but really coming down exhausted off to bed
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 05, 2009, 11:00:10 AM: 11:52 a.m.

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Snow didn't stick but it's still freezing outside. Had to pull out booties to get through todays ride. Tweet again soon.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 05, 2009, 04:15:03 PM: At 5:13 a.m. ET

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Bill from LA thought No Opportunity Wasted and flew in to ride a leg with us
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 05, 2009, 10:37:13 PM: From Phil at 10:51 p.m.

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Got into Cortez, CO just over an hour ago. This is state #5 on Day #9. End of Kayenta - Cortez leg was tough. Heading out to refuel.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 06, 2009, 12:01:26 PM: Phil at 12:11 p.m.

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http://twitpic.com/2x1nc - Warm send-off this morning from the Cortez Cultural Center. Sent Dad off with a tumblin tumbleweed to call hi ...
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Post by: DrRox on April 06, 2009, 12:27:09 PM: Phil looks pretty ragged after 9 days on the rode!!!!!

Warm send-off this morning from the Cortez Cultural Center. Sent Dad off with a tumblin tumbleweed to call his own. On our way to Pagosa Springs.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3418852268_68bb5a5c8e.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 06, 2009, 05:19:53 PM: 6:16 p.m.

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Momentus occasion back near Durango. 1000 miles and counting. In Pagosa Springs soon.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 06, 2009, 11:15:24 PM: Tweets at 10:57 p.m.

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arrived in pagosa springs, co. such an amazing welcoming from the locals. they really went all out to make us feel right at home...

and break out your DVR's.

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just taped a segment for the Bonnie Hunt show with ton of Pagosa Springs locals - airs tomorrow - check it out - i'm off to the hot springs
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 07, 2009, 11:23:27 AM: Two Tweets at 11:56 a.m.

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What a sendoff in pagosa springs this AM, 250 fans, pancake breakfast for all, amazing town. big climb today. heading to saguache, CO

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couple locals riding out with us, town gave us helicopter to get some awesome aerial shots...but pancakes weighing me down - hope i make it

Don't forget Bonnie Hunt segment today! :jumpy: :jumpy:
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Post by: puddin on April 07, 2009, 02:09:10 PM: Theres Phil on Bonnie! Hes standing in the Springs because hes sore and he apoligized for not being cleaned up.
Bonnie told Phil that she hopes hes not cheating on her and Phil replied that his wife was there! LOL
Phils dad is there as well!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 07, 2009, 05:25:56 PM: At 5:17 p.m.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kzf1/kid.jpg)
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taking the autograph to a whole new level in pagosa springs,co...hope his mom doesn't get mad at me

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pulled over for a quick bite - have 50 mls ahead of us - tough ride so far- offically crossed Continental Divide - just climbed to 10,881 ft

ETA - At 6:33 p.m.

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can't say enough about pagosa springs...just got the final count from this morning's donations...they raised $ 2,500 dollars for MS.
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Post by: Snooky on April 07, 2009, 05:43:38 PM: It would be great to have your forehead signed by Phil!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 08, 2009, 02:54:13 PM: Phil had two Tweets at 2:01 p.m.

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left saguache, co this AM en route to Fairplay. Tough ride today - big mountains ahead of us. pretty beat right now. altitude is tough.

And this one:

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weather forecast is calling for 18 degrees and snow. got to ride hard today and hopefully get in before the storm really hits
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 08, 2009, 03:58:58 PM: Tweet at 4:48 p.m.

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Check out new Day 8 video on site – flat tires, snow and my first weather forecast, http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr
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Post by: georgiapeach on April 09, 2009, 06:19:07 AM: Lake Powell News

http://www.lakepowellchronicle.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=77&story_id=1703
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Post by: georgiapeach on April 09, 2009, 06:25:10 AM: Where is Phil now?

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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 09, 2009, 08:35:51 AM: He hasn't Tweeted since yesterday. I think he's spending time recovering.
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Post by: georgiapeach on April 09, 2009, 08:39:50 AM: Maybe he tweetered out. :lol:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 09, 2009, 08:55:38 AM: That too. :lol:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 09, 2009, 12:19:01 PM: At 12:37 p.m.

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Great start this morning in Fairplay, CO. Met some great people. lots of support. check it out

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kzf1/5128279.jpg)

Then at 1:16 p.m.

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300 locals at sendoff this AM, extremely cold outside,huge wind gusts - no real shoulder to ride on...here we come Denver
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 09, 2009, 08:39:00 PM: Three Tweets at 9:23 p.m. ... and we may have something that might delay Phil....

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what was meant to be easier day turned bad with 18 degree weather and gail force winds forcing the bike to what felt like 45' angle all day

Then....

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only got worse when a car pulled out in front of me on the hwy and i slammed into the side of it. all good though, just a bit sore

Not good at all.... But Phil then says:

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just got to Residence Inn, all warm and fuzzy in front of fire place. very relaxing. so glad that leg is over. off to dinner. tweet soon
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 10, 2009, 01:07:38 PM: This just in from Phil at 2:05 p.m.

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Rest Day my butt, got a full schedule today courtesy of CBS - but no complaints at all, i'm off to Coors Field for Opening Day, love Denver

Phil loves baseball! :jumpy: :jumpy:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 10, 2009, 05:26:38 PM: This next Tweet is truly a Treat! At 6:11 p.m.

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Hanging out at Coors Field with Season 9's very own Barry and Fran. This stadium is awesome. Tweet soon

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kzf1/PhilwithBarryFran.jpg)
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Post by: Hooky on April 10, 2009, 06:14:00 PM: Yay, we got a Fran & Barry update! :wohoo: They still look like they are in good shape!

Haven't heard anything of their existence since TAR9, so this is cool.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 10, 2009, 07:27:54 PM: I had heard Fran was sick after TAR9, but she looks fantastic with Phil in today's pic.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 11, 2009, 08:00:31 AM: From Phil at 1:12 a.m.

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Awesome, awesome day in Denver. Huge turnout at the casting call this afternoon. just got a much needed massage and time to hit the sack...

Hope he got a happy.... never mind. :lol:

One more Tweet...

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big ms ride tomorrow morning starting at the GNC store at Southland Shopping Center in Aurora. come out and ride. departing at 9:30 am

So if you're in the Rocky Mountain region near Denver, go out and give love to Phil from all of us at RFF!
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Post by: Snooky on April 11, 2009, 10:27:33 AM: It's great to see Fran and Barry! They still look a lot younger than they really are!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 11, 2009, 12:43:31 PM: Phil's Blackberry has been busy.

Three in quick succession starting at 1:01 p.m.

First:

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what a morning. raining, 38 degrees, airstream broke down. an hour late leaving hotel, but scotty somehow fixed it and got us back on road

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didn't expect many people at start with nasty conditions and with us being 2 hrs late, but over 200 people waiting for us when we pulled up

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start was great - lots of MS riders, lots of press, lots of Race fans. heading to Ft. Morgan. sun looks like its coming out. tweet soon

Then at 1:23 p.m.:

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day 11 and 12 video - http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr featuring my own amazing race, 10,881 ft climb, best beer ever

Enjoy the video. I did. :tup:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 11, 2009, 12:50:54 PM: Those videos are tremendous. I know the people at WRP are doing a great job putting them together.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 11, 2009, 09:29:12 PM: Tweets at 8:30 p.m.

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just pulled into fort morgan. long ride today. winds were almost pushing us off the road. such different terrain vs. past week - very flat

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joined today by friends Joanne and Jeff - both decorated cyclists. great to have such seasoned riders on this great adventure with me.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 03:25:24 PM: Three tweets today!

At 12:23 p.m.

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even on Easter, locals of ft. morgan, CO came out for the start. heading to Wray. mayor darnell and police escort took us out of town.

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day 13 video up - http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr - featuring harrowing ride in Denver

Then at 12:45 p.m.

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just blew 8th tire of the trip about 15 miles outside of ft. morgan - changing and getting back on the road.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 13, 2009, 09:17:39 AM: Three more Tweets this morning.

At 9:41 a.m.

First, Phil explains why he did not Tweet last night.

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sorry no tweet last night. no internet access. got into Wray, CO yesterday afternoon. tougher ride than expected.

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great welcoming here in Wray. One family brought us homemade pies and we all sat around watching Race last night. great episode.

Wouldn't you like to watch an episode with Phil? That's one of my items on my Bucket List. Watch an Amazing Race episode with Phil.

Finally, Phil is on his way to the Great Plains:

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making our way to McCook, Neb. today -- the Cornhusker state. time for breakfast. tweet again soon.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 13, 2009, 09:35:56 PM: Three Tweets from Phil at 7:47 p.m.

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met some great folks heading to McCook, pastor Johnny Walker and wife Nel. gave us some tea and snacks. also met their llama - obama

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great ride today. not much wind. great conditions. just pulled into McCook. Pastor Johnny Walker made some dinner resv for us.

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in case you haven't seen yet - day 14 and 15 video on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=69507750903&ref=nf

There's a special guest appearance by a TAR14 team in the video. Blink and you'll miss them.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 10:46:27 AM: Gabba gabba hey!

Here's Phil's Tweet from 10:16 a.m.

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heading to holdrege, neb. dad's displays of strength and toughness on this trip have earned him a new nickname,"diesel." he likes it

I miss Phil in Colorado. He seemed to be Tweeting more from there. But NE is very flat so perhaps he's making up some time.
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Post by: puddin on April 14, 2009, 10:58:48 AM: Thanks for keeping us up to date Ken :kuss:
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Post by: walkingpneumonia on April 14, 2009, 02:50:56 PM: The GPS tracking Phil uses is pretty cool - you might even be able to use it to figure out which room he's laying head to pillow in tonight...
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 03:28:09 PM: Phil's Tweets from today:

At 2:40 p.m. and it has to do with GPS system that walkingpneumonia referred to:

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new live tracking device on site - real time updates including my speed and location - tracking http://caflor.net/iosix/maps/phil.html

And then at 3:36 p.m.

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Arrived in Holdredge, pop. 5,636. Big flashing sign as we came into town "Welcome Phil and Company from "The Amazing Race!" Love it
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 03:30:21 PM: Quote from: puddin on April 14, 2009, 10:58:48 AM
Thanks for keeping us up to date Ken :kuss:
:hugs: :hugs:
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Post by: puddin on April 14, 2009, 03:48:40 PM: All Phils videos are on YT and CBS.com *hint cough hint*
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 03:52:57 PM: Are you telling me something? :lol:
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Post by: puddin on April 14, 2009, 04:09:08 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 03:52:57 PM
Are you telling me something? :lol:
Why now, what would make you think that? :-[ ;)
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 09:46:20 PM: I don't know. It's not like you to make hints. :lol:

Here's a Tweet from 7:38 p.m.

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new video - day 16 - featuring my first snuggie - http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 15, 2009, 12:24:15 PM: Two Tweet at 12:31 p.m. :hearts: :hearts:

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Great sendoff this AM with over 350 of Holdrege, NE finest - including the mayor, marching band and current reigning Miss Nebraska!

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15 miles into our ride to Sutton, Neb. this AM - 6 of 8 riders were blown down by the mighty "great plains" winds-battling big gusts today
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 15, 2009, 09:32:16 PM: Updating the Tweets.

At 5:44 p.m

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arrived in Sutton. brutal ride today. wind was relentess. special thanks to local firefighter, Bruce Sandahl, who rode with me for 20 miles.

Then at 7:50 p.m.

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Another long day in the saddle, so grateful to Trek Travel 4 taking good care of us, leading us down safe road, avoiding busy interstates

Finally at 8:18 p.m.

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Come to think of it, I'd literally be lost without Trek Travel.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 16, 2009, 12:45:56 PM: BREAKING NEWS FROM PHIL KEOGHAN!!!!

at 1:43 p.m.

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"Great news. Just got the call from the Network. CBS has ordered another season of The Amazing Race."

So far, just one season, but we'll find out if this means two seasons at the upfronts.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 17, 2009, 11:07:22 AM: At 9:40 a.m.

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mini rest day in lincoln - feeling a little under the weather. stopping by local GNC and then back on the road for 50 ml ride to Omaha

Then at 10:12 a.m.

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check out new day 17 and 18 video blogs on site - http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 17, 2009, 05:38:58 PM: Phil Tweeted at 4:19 p.m.

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great meet and greet with fans and ms supporters at GNC store today. over 200 of lincoln's finest. feeling a tad better. 40 mls to Omaha
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 18, 2009, 11:08:14 PM: At 1:01 p.m.

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check out latest video blog, one of our toughest days so far on the Ride, http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr -

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heading to GNC store in Omaha, Neb. now for big event and then we're off to Atlantic, Iowa this afternoon -

Sorry for not updating earlier. I'll be posting Phil Rides Across America videos over the next few days so be on the lookout for them.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 19, 2009, 12:02:41 PM: Two Tweets this morning:

At 11:29 a.m.

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Went to the doctor to get hydrated, forfeited a night's sleep for a boost of saline. It's been a tough few days but feel a lot better now!

Then at 11:54 a.m.

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good start in Atlantic, Iowa this AM. about 90 mls to Des Moines today. group of local des moines cyclists meeting us at halfway point.

Phil's getting closer to the East! :jumpy: :jumpy:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 21, 2009, 11:54:17 AM: A bunch of Tweets from Phil. Get ready to click on a few links.

At 12:07 a.m. on Monday.

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awesome day. des monies went all out. 50 local riders met up with us 36 mls out of town including the mayor. ride ended in front of capital

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500 locals waiting for us as we rode into town, including an amazing local marching band. i am the proud owner of a key to the city.

Then at 4:38 p.m. on Monday:

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Love Iowa - check out my new Key to the City of Des Moines http://www.kcci.com/video/19227502/index.html

At 5:12 p.m. on Monday:

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http://twitpic.com/3obw0 - JUST HIT THE 2000 MILE MARK...here's me celebrating

At 1:09 a.m. today:

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got to iowa city earlier after 109 miles on the bike.. heading to davenport tomorrow, but weather looks suspect. rainy and cold.

Then at 10:13 a.m. today:

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check out latest video blog - http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr - featuring a smurf on the loose in nebraska

There you go.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 21, 2009, 12:24:44 PM: Let's give you the first four days of Phil's Ride Across America!

Day 1 as he leaves Los Angeles. He's looking fresh, rested and ready!

Day 2, Phil arrives in Baker, CA.

Day 3, Phil gets a police escort on I-15 for 15 miles during the morning commute.

Day 4, Phil goes from Las Vegas, NV to Caliente, NV

More videos to come!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 21, 2009, 12:41:48 PM: Day 5, Phil heads to Cedar City, UT

Day 6, Phil gets a nice sendoff and arrives in Kanab, UT.

Day 7, fatigue is beginning to set in and Phil's dad loves the Tumbleweed. Phil heads to Page, AZ.

Day 8, Phil is in snowy Kayenta, AZ. Phil gets two flats on the way.

Day 9, Phil is tired and leaves Arizona and heads into Cortez, CO. It seemed Phil was in Colorado for a month.

Day 10, Phil hits the 1,000 mile mark, heads to Pagosa Springs, CO and goes live on the Bonnie Hunt Show.

More to come. Probably tomorrow.
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Post by: puddin on April 21, 2009, 12:46:35 PM: thanks for the videos KEN!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 21, 2009, 12:46:46 PM: Phil knows I'm updating this thread.

A Tweet at 1:43 p.m.

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almost to davenport, Iowa. making great time. Looking forward to standing on the shores of the Mississippi.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 21, 2009, 12:48:23 PM: Quote from: puddin on April 21, 2009, 12:46:35 PM
thanks for the videos KEN!
You're welcome, darling. :tup: :tup:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 21, 2009, 11:43:31 PM: More videos from where we last left off.

Day 11: Phil heads to Saguache, CO. Phil's tired and sitting on that bicycle seat is taking a toll on left butt-tock. He's greeted by the TAR theme song and goes over the Continental Divide. :lol:

Day 12: Phil goes to Johnny Fairplay, CO. :lol:

Day 13: Phil arrives in the Mile High City, Denver, CO. Phil gets a nice sendoff from Fairplay. Phil also confirms the finale date of TAR. :lol: Seriously, Phil crashes into a car, but is ok.

Day 14: Rest day. Phil says goodbye to Ben Cornell who has ridden with Phil throughout the first two weeks of the Ride Across America.

Day 15: Phil heads to Fort Morgan, CO. Margie & Luke are there to see Phil off.

More videos soon.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 22, 2009, 12:57:08 PM: From Phil at 1:28 p.m.

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Just crossed the Mississippi River, officially in Illinois. huge turnout this AM in davenport for the start. 20 riders joining me today

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in case you didn't see on Facebook, 4 new videos for Day 22, - me hooked up to i v - http://tinyurl.com/deq4dr
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Post by: puddin on April 22, 2009, 05:35:06 PM: I just watched day 22 ...gosh what Phil is going through is amazing and the strength he finds in the people that are coming out to see him is also amazing.. he made me cry :'(

GO PHIL!!!!!!!!!!!!! :jam:

http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 22, 2009, 09:24:04 PM: We continue with the videos:

Day 16: Phil rides to Wray, CO and is very tired. Phil takes off from Fort Morgan on Easter Sunday. And the wind and rain really hits hard on this ride. And Phil wears his first Snuggie.

Day 17: Phil finally leaves Colorado and heads into McCook, NE.

Day 18: Phil rides to Holdrege, NE.

Day 19: Phil is in Sutton, NE. As you can see, Phil is wiped out from another tough ride.

I'm waiting on Days 20 & 21 and when they're posted, I'll put them up here.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 22, 2009, 09:29:03 PM: Two tweets at 8:15 p.m.

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trek travel surprised me in sterling Ill with a surprise late afternoon picnic. nice break from the ride. thanks for the fuel ladies.

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got late start today - we'll definitely be riding into the dark. but all good. feeling better than past couple days and weather is great
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Post by: puddin on April 22, 2009, 10:30:39 PM: I'm glad hes feeling better! Rock on Phil!!!!!!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 23, 2009, 11:41:18 AM: Tweet at 9:55 a.m.

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riding to chicago today. check out new video - day 23,24 and 25 - http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html

CBS is doing a bad job posting videos. I'm doing them in order and they've stopped at day 19 and jumped to day 22. Plus, they're not posting the supplemental vids that Phil has posted on the website. I'm hoping to get those up myself somehow.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: walkingpneumonia on April 23, 2009, 03:18:18 PM: Phil is almost in Chicago! :pedaler: Hope everyone makes an effort to get out and support Phil's ride for MS...

And take your camera if you do go!

Ride with Phil on April 25th 2009.
Piper's Alley
218 West North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
Questions regarding this ride please contact
312-421-4500
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 23, 2009, 08:34:57 PM: Tweet at 9:32 p.m.

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big honor for me today. joined on ride from rochelle to chicago by former olympic cyclist (68,72) john vande velde.

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rest day tomorrow. big MS ride on saturday starting at GNC( at Pipers Alley) not too late to signup-www.philridesacrossamerica.com
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Post by: puddin on April 23, 2009, 09:07:29 PM: a WELL deserved rest! :jam:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 10:21:17 AM: Two Tweets today:

at 9:22 a.m.

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here at mancow radio in chicago. much needed rest day. mancow wants to move to new zealand

Then at 11:02 a.m.

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heading to casting call for Race. feeling good. buttocks and legs need day off the bike.
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Post by: puddin on April 24, 2009, 10:53:06 AM: *puddin wishes she could massage Phil's aching buttocks.....*
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 10:56:41 AM: Down girl! :lol: :lol:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 11:22:10 AM: At 12:20 p.m.

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awesome turnout at chicago casting call this AM. over 600 people turned up.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on April 24, 2009, 11:32:47 AM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 10:56:41 AM
Down girl! :lol: :lol:
Girl can't help it ........ lusting for Phil's butt... :hearts:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 03:48:49 PM: This Tweet just in at 4:46 p.m.

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great day in Chicago. think everyone left work early to enjoy weather. getting much needed shave and haircut.
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Post by: puddin on April 24, 2009, 03:51:30 PM: Aw I like the stubley Phil .. damn sexy no matter *faints*
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 03:53:13 PM: We need a hose smiley because I definitely need to hose you down. You're really frisky today.
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Post by: puddin on April 24, 2009, 05:31:46 PM: Come on stubley, hunky Phil in spandex shorts talking about his sore buttocks? Whats not to lust? :luvu:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 07:11:05 PM: You're too funny. It's a good thing taser-carrying boyfriend is not reading this thread. :lol3: :lol3:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 10:29:23 PM: At 11:27 p.m.

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got bike tuned up before hitting road tomororw for next 1500 miles. off to bed, finally getting much needed 8 hours of sleep. tweet u later
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on April 25, 2009, 12:45:24 AM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on April 24, 2009, 10:29:23 PM
At 11:27 p.m.

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got bike tuned up before hitting road tomororw for next 1500 miles. off to bed, finally getting much needed 8 hours of sleep. tweet u later
tweet dreams Phil :hearts:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 25, 2009, 01:25:11 PM: Two Tweets from Chicagoland at 10:53 this morning:

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leaving chicago now with the help of several hundred MS cyclists. awesome start.

And this one! :jumpy: :jumpy:

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got a surprise visit from Bonnie Hunt's mom who lives nearby. brought some homemade muffins. got 100 miles to plymouth, ind. today

Phil heading into the Hoosier State. He's getting closer to the East!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 25, 2009, 11:34:13 PM: Two tweets from Phil from earlier in the day.

From 2:50 p.m.

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never seen so many trains in my life. been waiting at crossing for 20 minutes - massive coal train.

Then at 3:58 p.m.

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by far the roughest roads we've dealt with so far today. my bones and the bike taking a pounding
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 26, 2009, 09:34:45 AM: From 10:22 a.m.

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feeling the effects of yesterday's grueling bumpy ride on the legs. over 150 Plymouth, Ind. locals showed up to send us off this AM

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just got key to city and april 26th is officially phil rides across america day in Plymouth

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so cool. special thanks to local MS and Mayor Senter of Plymouth. heading to Fort Wayne now. about 50 riders giving me an escort.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 26, 2009, 11:24:25 AM: Bonnie Hunt posted a pic relating to this Phil Tweet from yesterday:

Quote from: TARAsia Fan on April 25, 2009, 01:25:11 PM
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got a surprise visit from Bonnie Hunt's mom who lives nearby. brought some homemade muffins. got 100 miles to plymouth, ind. today

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kzf1/PhilandBonnieHuntsmom.jpg)
Bonnie's mom is so adorable!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 27, 2009, 09:29:18 AM: Three Tweets last night at 8:41 p.m.

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arrived in ft wayne this afternoon. shorter ride today. just took my dad for his first visit to cracker barrell...love that place.

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if anyone knows what a hoosier is please let me know. everyone is crazy for their hoosiers here.

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watching Race ...love the detour tonight where Teams swim against Michael Phelps olympic time in the 400 meter. jen is paralyzed by fear
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 27, 2009, 10:36:26 AM: At 11:27 a.m.

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just left ft wayne, 100 riders taking me through new haven now en route to Lima Ohio. wind is beating us pretty good

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fellow rider just said today would be easy - only 74 miles - dont ever say that. easy turns brutal in the blink of an eye. tweet soon
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 27, 2009, 11:07:25 AM: This just in at 12:05 p.m.

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just pulled 5 nails out of back airstream tire. man named monk (longest mustache i've ever seen) fixed us up at new haven tire repair
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 27, 2009, 02:09:39 PM: Phil's Tweeting like mad today. At 3:02 p.m.

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just arrived in Lima, Ohio. made it here in about 4 hours. just slammed down some fajitas at local mexican stop "Bandidos"
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Post by: georgiapeach on April 27, 2009, 07:42:46 PM: Set those DVR's!! :luvu:

Ken just asked me to pass along that Phil will be live from Ohio on tomorrow's Bonnie Hunt Show!!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 27, 2009, 11:44:35 PM: Thank you, Peach! :luvya: :luvya: :luvya:

I just got home from Boston.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 28, 2009, 09:15:37 AM: Three Tweets from Phil at 7:26 this morning:

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woke up to rain in Lima, Oh. today. today could be a tough one - got 102 miles to columbus, ohio with showers expected all day.

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making a pitstop in jackson center, ohio for a tour of the Airstream headquarters.

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btw, had best burger ever last night. lima, ohio's world famous "kewpee" burger. gotta try one if ever in lima
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 28, 2009, 12:23:06 PM: Here's two more Tweets at 1:14 p.m. Phil had a spill. Click on the link in the first Tweet to check out a bloody Phil.

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http://twitpic.com/45xoe - Hit some train tracks in Jackson Center, OH and took a big spill. Check out the road rash.

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Fortunate one of the guys riding with me is a bike mechanic. He was able to tweak my bike so we could get back on the road.
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Post by: puddin on April 28, 2009, 08:06:26 PM: tvguide gives Amazing Phil a shout out :hearts:

The Ride of His Life
by Rochell D. Thomas April 27, 2009 05:08 PM EST

Holdrege, Nebraska: It’s early-bird dinnertime, yet Phil Keoghan is already bone-tired. And with good reason. The 41-year-old New Zealand native spent the last three hours cycling 75 miles through the Great Plains, and that was a short ride. While we’ve been watching the Amazing Racers make the 14th loop around the world, host Keoghan has been cycling across America to raise money for the National MS Society, a non-profit organization that funds research and helps people who suffer from multiple sclerosis. Next week he expects to cross the finish line in New York City, but in the last month he has braved 40-mile-an-hour winds, rain, snow and errant drivers while crossing 15 states and pedaling more than 3,000 miles. “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” he says, sleep creeping into his voice. Here he talks to us about his ride and the brutal week he spent crossing through Colorado and into Nebraska.

How are you doing?
I’m doing good. Today we entered Nebraska with south-easternly winds gusting at what must have been about 30 knots. The just really wears you out.

How far did you ride today?
It was down as a 75 mile ride but it felt a lot longer. We’ve had longer rides. I did 13 100-mile rides back to back without break.

What do your legs feel like right now?
Right now I’m wearing this devise, The NormaTec MVP. They’re like space legs. It’s like somebody’s rubbing my legs. It has five chambers and they squeeze and pulse, basically speeding up the process of getting the lactic acid out of your legs. I’ve been using it for about 30 to 45 minutes at the end of each day. It’s like a massage. I actually look forward to it.

So it makes sure you don’t get cramps?
It helps. But it’s really a combination of a lot of different things. A huge part of it, to be honest with you is the nutrition. Just having the right balance of food in my body. It’s one thing to be fit. But it’s kind of like having a really nice car. If somebody gives you a nice Porche but you put crappy fuel in the car or put bad tires on it and ask it to perform it’s only as good as the weakest link. So the nutrition has been hugely important.

How many calories are you eating per day
I’m nowhere near Michael Phelps who was eating like 12,000 calories a day. But I’m close to it. I’m on about a 5500-calorie-a-day diet now. The average person needs about 2000 calories a day.

You’ve cycled over 1300 miles so far. Day after day. How can you even sit down right now?
One of my seatbones on my butt is just raw from riding because I’ve done 17 centuries [100-mile rides] in the last 18 days. But I haven’t gotten the after-the-childbirth donut or anything like that either. I’m good. I’m using Belgium Butter [crème] and I just got some Second Skin. I’m going to try it tomorrow. It basically puts a protective layer over your skin. But my butt is definitely saying, “You’ve ridden too much in a row.”

What are your road essentials besides Beligium Butter, NOW bars and the Specialized bike?
Other essentials: Proper clothing. I don’t know if you saw the blog for Day 15 when we got caught in the storm. The air temperature dropped ridiculously low. Oh my God, it was horrendous. So you definitely have to have the right thermal gear. The challenging part is wearing something warm that you don’t overheat in. The other day I got caught in the storm. I came in and I was blue.

You’ve probably had a few flats by now. Are you getting better at changing them?
I’ve had ten flats so far. When I was in Utah, I kept getting flats and this guy Dave who ended up riding with me for two days, said “Phil you’ve got to get the Specialized Armadillo tires.” They’re a lot heavier but they can roll over absolutely anything. So I’m now riding on them. Since I’ve put those on I haven’t had any flats.

We’ve got a photo of your holding up one of your flight tires.
What’s funny is that in that shot [the photographer] said to me ‘Man you guys are getting really good at changing the tires.” And I looked down and my buddy Ben was changing my tire. Again. I said “I’m not sure if we’ve gotten better or if Ben, who’s always changing my tires, has gotten better.” He really looked after me when he was on the ride and I really miss him.

I’ve been watching you online and you seem to be really flying
I hit 56 miles an hour the other day on a flat [road]. I’ve never gone that fast downhill! They’d shut down the entire highway for us and we were screaming along the road.

That’s like Lance Armstrong fast.
I had a Lance Armstrong blowing wind [pushing me forward]. We did 100 miles in three hours and 53 minutes. The rest of the time I’m not that quick.

I’m told you did a 10,000 foot climb. What was that day like?
That day was just magical. When we went up over Wolf Creek pass. There were about 50 people from the local cycling club who rode up with us, including one guy who’d had a double hip replacement. It’s quite a climb. You end up at 10, 881 feet. It’s the Continental Divide. It probably took two and a half hours to get to the top. We took our time. The air is very, very thin. So it’s hard to breathe. And these guys from the Wolf Creek cycling club are incredibly tough. They live up there in that altitude. So I was riding with these very, very good riders. There was such a comraderie.

High altitude. The pressure of keeping up… I’m assuming this is where all that training kicks in.
I’ve been training very hard for this ride and I’m pacing myself. It was definitely tough. But I think cyclists, in general, are tough athletes. You have to be. The first day, when I left L.A., I was on a bike for 11 and a half hours. You’ve got to be hard. It’s not a wimpy sport.

What’d you do at the top?
As we got close to the top of the pass I heard Amazing Race music and everybody was waiting up there with drinks and food and everything. There was even an Amazing Race map right there at the top. I felt like I was in the middle of the Race. It was a huge sense of achievement. And the incredible response we got from people… I got very caught up in the whole emotion of it all.

It shows on your face in the photos. Speaking of your face, you’re getting so much sun you’re going to look like you’re a whole different ethnicity by the time this is over.
I’ve already got a bit of that look going on. I remember once when I went skiing for a day, I got really tan in the face. I was with this girl. I went and had a shower and when I came back out she saw me naked and started laughing because my body was all white but my face was brown as a berry. And I think that’s how I’m going to end up.

What’s on your arm? It’s either the largest iPod ever or—
That’s a walkie-talkie. Motorola has been helping us with tracking. That’s how I keep in contact with the support vehicle. I just wear it on my arm because it’s the easiest way to talk to them while riding.

Do you listen to music while riding?
No, it’s too dangerous. Too dangerous. I need so much focus. I had one day out of Fairplay, Colorado and the wind was blowing so hard that my weight was the only thing that kept my bike on the road. My weight was the only thing that kept my bike up! The other two cyclists that were with me kept getting blown off the road. My friend Ben, who is one of the toughest guys I know, had to give up early. That was also the day where I ran into a car. It was actually the scariest part of the ride so far. A freaky day—one of those where I didn’t speak much I just grit my teeth, knuckled down and rode. I’ve had a few of those days where it’s been incredibly demanding on me physically. It’s hard to get across to everybody. I’ve never ridden this much in my life. It’s hard. It definitely wears you out.

How many days has your wife been able to ride with you?
She ended up riding about four or five hundred miles with me. And I had my friend Ben with me for 1300 miles. And his wife Julie also rode about four or five hundred miles.

How important is it to you to have company on the road?

Very important. Thankfully I have the radio coverage and motorbikers with me all the time. And my dad, who’s driving the truck with the airstream trailer, will occasionally break into song over the radio.

Those Airstreams are nice.
Oh it has been amazing. When the storms get to rough and we have to stop. We can wait inside. Let me tell you I’m like a kid in a candy store with this. It’s got a double bed up front, a kitchen with a fridge and stove. A couple of single beds in the back. And a table. And lots of storage areas and a shower.

And most importantly, a restroom.
Yes. [laughs] But we haven’t actually been using that because we’ve been able to stop. For the most part we just pee on the road. I hope that’s legal because there’s something wonderful about peeing across the country. You’re able to stop and look at things even slower than bike riding. But with the strong winds you have to be very careful where you point.

True that. In your video blogs, you’re always shown leaving town with a whole bunch of cyclists. But then when you’re on the open road you’re usually only with one or two. What happens to those other people? Do they just drop out as they get tired?
It’s a little bit of a concern for me. I’ve been training for this for a very long time and there are days where we’re averaging over 20 miles an hour. Most avid cyclists cruise more at a 14 mile per hour average speed. And the difference between 14 and 20 is quite substantial. Especially over six hours. But I don’t ever want to discourage people from riding with me so what I do is I soft pedal for a few miles out of town. Then I stop and ask who wants to go on. By then I get a sense of who can ride. And I say to people “I don’t want to be rude but I’ve got to pick up the pace. I’ve got a schedule.” Because the longer I’m on the bike the less time I have at the end of the day to actually recover off the bike. So it’s more painful to ride slower. It takes more out of me over the days

I can imagine. What do you dream of when you sleep after a day of riding?
I sleep very heavy. I sleep extremely heavily and I’d be lying to you if I said I wasn’t pedaling in my dreams. The road is moving and the trees are waving and the birds are twittering and the wind is blowing. It’s all there.

http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/feature/the-ride-of-his-life-855.html
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on April 29, 2009, 01:37:08 PM: 04.29.2009 9 DAYS REMAIN FOR "PHIL KEOGHAN'S RIDE ACROSS AMERICA PRESENTED BY GNC"
32 days, over 2500 miles, Thousands and Thousands of Fans and

Over a Quarter of A Million Dollars Raised for MS.

For more information on Phil's "Ride Across America Presented by GNC," including where to join him along the route, meet him in your hometown, Phil's training routine, GNC nutritional plan, what bike Phil's riding, and photos or videos from the road, visit http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/. For up-to-the-minute updates along the route, follow Phil at http://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan and on Facebook: PhilKeoghanridesAmerica

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=701200903&ref=name.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on April 29, 2009, 04:17:39 PM: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

Guess who got to ride with Phil today??

Brad!! He was able to join Phil in Columbus today for the start of Phil's next leg! And got to meet John, Phil's Dad as well!

Thanks to Brad for the wonderful pictures!! :hugs: Poor Phil is showing his scars from yesterday's fall....

And we'll have to watch the blog videos extra closely from today as well...just in case!! :jumpy: :jumpy:

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/BradandPhil2small.jpg)(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/BradandPhil4-29-09small.jpg)(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/BradandJohnKeoghansmall.jpg)

Pretty nice way to kick off your birthday, right??

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRAD from the whole RFF gang!!

:party: (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/happy-birthday-1.gif) :party:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 29, 2009, 04:38:54 PM: There was no mention of Brad in Phil's Tweets!

At 5:05 p.m.

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feeling really sore today following the fall yesterday. climbing through the Ohio Amish countryside. heading to Dennison, Ohio.

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bit of a wild goose chase today after we got seperated from my dad and Team in the hills - just found them.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on April 29, 2009, 04:44:55 PM: Now that is two packages I'd like to wrap :luvu: ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :fan:

I call center!! just like the white in an Oreo cookie ........

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/BradandPhil2small.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Pedaler on April 29, 2009, 08:44:26 PM: I don't mean it the same way Puddin would :-[, but Phil is a stud.

Just pedaling 100+ miles a day, every day, is a phenomenal achievement. But when you add in all of the appearances that he does at the beginning and at the end of each day, I don't know how he does it.

Here's to Phil :jam:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on April 29, 2009, 11:16:01 PM: Quote from: Pedaler on April 29, 2009, 08:44:26 PM
I don't mean it the same way Puddin would :-[, but Phil is a stud.

Girl can't help it :-[

I spotted more photos of Phil and Brad on flickr :hearts:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiec/
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 30, 2009, 08:31:05 AM: I forgot to add a Phil tweet from 11:08 last night. I thought he was going to add another because he also Tweets in bunches, but there was just this lonely Twitter.

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got to dennison, ohio little while ago. exhausted. never in my wildest dreams thought Ohio was this hilly.

We have some more videos to post from Phil so expect those in the next few days.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Kogs on April 30, 2009, 08:52:33 AM: Quote from: puddin on April 29, 2009, 04:44:55 PM
Now that is two packages I'd like to wrap :luvu: ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :fan:

I call center!! just like the white in an Oreo cookie ........

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Racer%20pics/BradandPhil2small.jpg)

its hammer time puddin
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on April 30, 2009, 11:28:15 AM: lots of photos here
http://television.aol.com/insidetv/2009/04/30/phil-keoghan-interview-for-the-amazing-race-14/
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on April 30, 2009, 01:54:18 PM: Join Phil's Amazing Race

By Scott Tady, Times Entertainment Editor
Published: Thursday, April 30, 2009 1:21 AM EDT

ROBINSON TWP. — Pedal along with Phil Keoghan on Saturday, as the host of CBS’s “The Amazing Race” rides through Robinson Township as part of his coast-to-coast bicycle trip for multiple sclerosis.

Keoghan will appear at the GNC store, across from Ikea at Robinson Town Centre, for a 9 a.m. pre-ride rally that includes a flag presentation by the U.S. Marine Corps and the singing of the national anthem by Moon Township teen Sarah Marince.

Check-in time is 8 a.m. for bicyclists who have pre-registered at philridesacrossamerica.com for the chance to ride along with Koeghan on an 11-mile roundtrip journey down Montour Run Road in Moon to Forest Grove Elementary School in Robinson. Bicyclists, who must be at least 12 years old, will return on the Montour Trail, while Keoghan pedals on toward Washington D.C.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Keoghan was steering his Specialized-brand bike toward Salt Fork State Park near Cambridge, Ohio.

He’s set to arrive in downtown Pittsburgh for a noon appearance Friday at GNC’s flagship store on Wood Street. He also will briefly appear at an open casting call for the Emmy-winning “Amazing Race,” set from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County. Keoghan also will throw out the first pitch at Friday night’s Pittsburgh Pirates game, according to Kim Trohaugh, director of special events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Allegheny District chapter.

Keoghan’s 3,500-mile, 40-day bike ride began March 28 in Los Angeles. The New Zealand native has averaged 100 miles a day in his quest to reach the finish line in New York.

Keoghan’s ride is raising awareness for multiple sclerosis (M.S.), a condition affecting the central nervous system. One of his family members is living with the disease, Trohaugh said.

The 41-year-old Keoghan regularly participates in “Bike M.S.” events in Los Angeles, and hopes to draw attention to similar fundraising events, such as the Allegheny M.S. chapter’s “Escape to the Lake” June 6-7, for which bicycling enthusiasts will ride from Moraine State Park to Lake Erie. Information is at bikems.org.

http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2009/04/30/entertainment/doc49f86427c2a0e391021714.txt
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on April 30, 2009, 02:27:32 PM: pics from Columbus

http://bikecolumbus.blogspot.com/2009/04/pictures-from-phil-keoghans-visit.html
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 30, 2009, 10:34:07 PM: One Tweet from 6:41 p.m.

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Grateful for my GNC nutrition, Amplified Maxertion N.O made a huge difference with muscle recovery! & couldn't ride so far w/o NOW OSM bars!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 01, 2009, 11:54:24 AM: Two Tweets from Phil:

At 9:37 a.m.

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in pittsburgh today for rest day. at local cbs station and they're telling me i should have a Roesthlisberger for lunch

Then an hour later:

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throwing out pitch at pirates game tonight, people telling me to aim high, guess worse thing is to come up short and throw it in dirt
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 01, 2009, 02:17:36 PM: Phil in next weeks TVGuide. The article is here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,18596.msg392725.html#msg392725).
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Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 01, 2009, 05:18:59 PM: From 2:22 this afternoon:

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great event this afternoon at GNC hq in downtown Pitts. heading to casting call for race at Meadows Racetrack Casino. love this town.

And:

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today is papa keoghan's bday. so glad dad has joined me on this adventure. think he needs a good Pitts steak dinner tonight

Happy Birthday to Dr. John Keoghan!!!!!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 01, 2009, 05:51:49 PM: Phil just sent this at 6:50 p.m.

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just threw the first pitch at the Pittsburgh Pirates game, went right to the catcher!
:jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 01, 2009, 06:04:41 PM: Happy B-Day big daddy and WTG Phil!! :yess: :hearts:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 02, 2009, 03:57:04 PM: At 4:50 p.m.

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great start in Pitts today, tons of supporters riding. got seperated from Dad and Airstream and took several hrs till we found them

Phil and his dad need a two way radio :lol:

Then:

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can't believe we only have today plus 5 more ride days before arriving in NY on Thursday and finishing our Ride Across America.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 02, 2009, 04:19:56 PM: We last left off on Day 19 and you can click here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,18596.msg390943.html#msg390943) to remind yourself of the videos. Since CBS is not going to post Days 20 & 21, you can find them and any of Phil's supplemental videos at the Phil Rides Across America site (http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html).

I'll just continue with what we have at YouTube.

UPDATE - 5/11/09. OMG!!!! CBS has actually posted Days 20 & 21

Day 20: Phil rides into Sutton, NE. Phil is sick. The wind is killing Phil.

Day 21: Phil rides into Omaha, NE. Phil is wiped out, but he does an event at a GNC store in Lincoln, NE.

Day 22: Phil's in Atlantic, IA and in the hospital because he can't keep anything down.

Day 23 & Day 24: Phil is feeling better and he went to Des Moines, IA and Iowa City, IA.

Day 25: Phil heads to Davenport, IA and Phil gets a nice send off from the Iowa Hawkeye!

CBS did not post Day 26 which had Phil going into Rochelle, IL and during which he did a voiceover for the final episode of TAR 14! You can see it over at the Phil Rides Across America site. So we head to Day 27: Phil rides into Chicago!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 02, 2009, 04:34:08 PM: We continue with the videos.

Since Day 28 was a rest day for Phil in Chicago, he goes over of the highlights of his ride to date. But some jokester at CBS would not allow us to embed it. It's the only one! Jerks! (:;) (:;) (:;) (:;)

Go here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV3H8pJYBCc) to watch it.

Day 29: Phil heads into Plymouth, IN and I believe it's the Eastern Time Zone (wanna fight about it, ap?) :lol:. Phil met Bonnie Hunt's mom and sister along the way.

That's where YouTube has left off. The videos go through Day 33 so you can go to Phil's site to check them out. If CBS decides to post more videos, I'll put them there.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 02, 2009, 04:53:34 PM: Oh ladies!!!!!! I think you should all check out Day 32 where Phil shows his nekkid butt! I kid you not! Go to the Phil Rides Across America site and watch it.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 02, 2009, 10:42:26 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 02, 2009, 04:34:08 PM
We continue with the videos.

Since Day 28 was a rest day for Phil in Chicago, he goes over of the highlights of his ride to date. But some jokester at CBS would not allow us to embed it. It's the only one! Jerks! (:;) (:;) (:;) (:;)

Go here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV3H8pJYBCc) to watch it.

Day 29: Phil heads into Plymouth, IN and I believe it's the Eastern Time Zone (wanna fight about it, ap?) :lol:. Phil met Bonnie Hunt's mom and sister along the way.

That's where YouTube has left off. The videos go through Day 33 so you can go to Phil's site to check them out. If CBS decides to post more videos, I'll put them there.

Ken, I used to live in Indiana not far from Plymouth. Also, all of Indiana, except for 12 counties in the northwest and southwest corners of the state, is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 03, 2009, 06:06:28 PM: Two tweets from Phil:

At 10:13 p.m. Saturday:

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who knew Penn. was so hilly....climbed 11,500 ft today -think that is a 1/3 of everest. brutal

Then today at 2:08 p.m.

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so happy to have my main man Ben back riding with me. wish we had better weather for his return...getting pelted by rain today
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 03, 2009, 06:20:44 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 02, 2009, 04:53:34 PM
Oh ladies!!!!!! I think you should all check out Day 32 where Phil shows his nekkid butt! I kid you not! Go to the Phil Rides Across America site and watch it.
puddin waits in the rain with a jar of balm to heal Phil's road rash :jam: .. its my duty! :yess:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: DrRox on May 04, 2009, 08:17:31 AM: I think Phil had problems yesterday. I show him to be in Hancock, Md this morning.....and he was supposed to be in Hagerstown, Md.......I think. Either that or his little tracking device quit when the rode through Hancock, Md.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 04, 2009, 09:42:43 AM: Anyone who has ever driven Interstate 80 across Pennsylvania knows how hilly it is. Phil is discovering America the hard way, but for a good cause. Also, he does need to be in Manhattan by Sunday night in order to fulfill his obligations to CBS so why not a 3000+ mile bike ride?
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 04, 2009, 10:23:48 AM: Two Tweets at 10:05 a.m.

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rainy and cold today. going to DC now, have ride scheduled today with ms and bike caucus members, starts in front of white house

and

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4 ride days left before we hit NY.definitely feeling the effects of the last couple of days riding in the rain. pretty exhausted right now
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: DrRox on May 04, 2009, 01:56:37 PM: His little tracking gizmo still shows him in Hancock, Md. I think it malfunctioned....lol
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 04, 2009, 06:02:09 PM: At 2:56 p.m.

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police escort to DC, so cool, bit of a history lesson en route, passed road leading to Gettysburg and Stonewall's path to Frederick
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 05, 2009, 10:01:27 AM: At 9:58 a.m. today

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leaving gaithersburg now, going to Baltimore. thankful it's not raining today. starting to feel the effects of almost 40 days on a bike.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 05, 2009, 02:01:29 PM: This just came in at 2:57 p.m. (I'll miss these daily Tweets from Philster)

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great ride today, just arrived in Baltimore and heading to Inner Harbor for some world famous crab cakes...need about 50 of them, starving

I love Baltimore crab cakes!! Now I'm craving them. I'm coming, Phil!!!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on May 05, 2009, 10:14:04 PM: Yummm crab cakes!!

I am getting an early word that Phil's ride will officially end on the Early Show Friday AM.

Hope to have an official confirmation by tomorrow.

I'll be there...anyone else??
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Snooky on May 05, 2009, 10:15:06 PM: Quote from: georgiapeach on May 05, 2009, 10:14:04 PM
Yummm crab cakes!!

I am getting an early word that Phil's ride will officially end on the Early Show Friday AM.

Hope to have an official confirmation by tomorrow.

I'll be there...anyone else??
Too far away...
:funny:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 08:52:09 AM: I won't get to NYC until Friday evening. :'( :'(

But Phil is leaving the Charm City according to this Tweet from 9:47 a.m.

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great turnout in Baltimore this morning, pitcher for orioles, jeremy guthrie, stopped by to say hi as well as the lovely miss maryland.

and

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long ride to Philly today. can't believe ride is almost over. got my wife, ben and kendall riding with me - pushing me towards finish line
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on May 06, 2009, 11:30:18 AM: Definitely at The Early Show Friday with an ETA of 0745!!! Anyone who is in NYC, please come cheer him in!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 01:41:47 PM: Phil's close to Philly now!

From 2:37 p.m.

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Brenda from the Amazing Race Season 1 met us at the start this AM and she even welcomed us into her home for lunch. chowing down now

Nice for Brenda to help Phil out!

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just passed the Mason Dixon Line - about 50 miles to Philly.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Kogs on May 06, 2009, 02:05:04 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 01:41:47 PM
Phil's close to Philly now!

From 2:37 p.m.

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Brenda from the Amazing Race Season 1 met us at the start this AM and she even welcomed us into her home for lunch. chowing down now

Nice for Brenda to help Phil out!

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just passed the Mason Dixon Line - about 50 miles to Philly.

oh boy hes close to puddin :lol:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 02:09:38 PM: Back with some more videos.

Day 30: Phil heads into Fort Wayne, IN. Phil loses it as Scottie Boombastic messes up his hotel room.

Day 31: Phil rides into Lima, OH and is greeted by a woman who did her own Pit Stop for Phil. And Phil has a police escort from Indiana into Ohio. Plus, he does another live spot with Bonnie Hunt.

Day 32: Phil goes into Columbus, OH. And this is the day where Phil takes a really bad spill on some slippery railroad tracks. Oh, and Phil shows his nekkid butt.

Day 33: Phil rides tentatively into Dennison, OH. Brad from Brad & Victoria of TAR14 rides with Phil and refuses to say who was responsible for the Luke/Jen push. :lol:

Day 34: Phil steams into the Steel City of Pittsburgh and does his video blog from a GNC store. Another former racer, Ray from Ray & Deanna of TAR7 rides with Phil. And on Day 35, Phil is resting. Good for Phil.

That's it for now. More videos through Day 37 can be seen at the Phil Rides Across America site (http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/daily_blog.html).
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 06, 2009, 02:18:26 PM: Quote from: Kogs on May 06, 2009, 02:05:04 PM

oh boy hes close to puddin :lol:
:hearts:
Bonnie Hunt is waiting on her Phil report but what she does not know is the delay is due to Phil's entourage trying to peel puddin off of Phil's handlebars

:sucks :sucks :sucks :sucks :sucks
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 02:31:26 PM: Here's another one.

Streets of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 06, 2009, 02:59:17 PM: Phil was a no show on The Bonnie Hunt Show *sigh*
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 06, 2009, 05:39:22 PM: Looks like Phils google widget is working again ........... mmmmmmmm Phil's Widget love

http://caflor.net/iosix/maps/phil.html
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Pedaler on May 06, 2009, 07:27:55 PM: Quote
Bonnie Hunt is waiting on her Phil report but what she does not know is the delay is due to Phil's entourage trying to peel puddin off of Phil's handlebars

Oh, I thought it might be because you were putting Butt Butter on Phil's sore behind. :ascared
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 06, 2009, 07:33:54 PM: Quote from: Pedaler on May 06, 2009, 07:27:55 PM
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Bonnie Hunt is waiting on her Phil report but what she does not know is the delay is due to Phil's entourage trying to peel puddin off of Phil's handlebars

Oh, I thought it might be because you were putting Butt Butter on Phil's sore behind. :ascared
:-[ :yess: .. and tomorrow I will stand over Interstate 80 and :chute: :pedaler: :naughtyd: onto Phil & his bike .. its my destiny!!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 09:54:21 PM: Phil gave us this update at 9:07 p.m. (he even tells you where he's staying, puddin)

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Just pulled into the Residence Inn in Philly, today was a long one, can't believe that we only have one more day to go. long crazy trip

And this:

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quick special thanks to Residence Inn for some great accommodations, especially the comfy beds, getting in one now. exhausted
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 06, 2009, 10:56:01 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 06, 2009, 09:54:21 PM
Phil gave us this update at 9:07 p.m. (he even tells you where he's staying, puddin)

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Just pulled into the Residence Inn in Philly, today was a long one, can't believe that we only have one more day to go. long crazy trip

And this:

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quick special thanks to Residence Inn for some great accommodations, especially the comfy beds, getting in one now. exhausted
*puddin is off to look at street view on google maps .. bwhahahahaha*
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 07, 2009, 05:06:15 PM: hmm no Twitters from Phil but heres the Early Show update

FRIDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW
In March, "Amazing Race" host and self-proclaimed extreme adventure-seeker, Phil Keoghan embarked on a 40-day, 3,500-mile bike ride across America. He kicked off the tremendous tour in Santa Monica, California, and Friday morning he'll be on OUR coast to finish things off at The Early Show! The New Zealand native will chat with us about the tour, the sights, and the bumps along the road. You won't want to miss hearing about this amazing journey.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Mister RC on May 07, 2009, 07:50:43 PM: He just recently twittered it...around 8:25 PM EST
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 07, 2009, 08:21:20 PM: Go figure he twitters during Survivor, lol

Can you believe it? 3500 Miles, 42 days, 39 cities and i'm almost to NY, officially ending the Ride 2morrow AM on CBS Early Show
about 1 hour ago from web
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 07, 2009, 11:59:48 PM: Quote
just pulled into Residence Inn, feels so good to finally be here. my legs are thumping though. saved one of our tougher days for last
about 1 hour ago from web

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think its time to buy a round for the gang. they've all earned it. tweet you tomorrow morning.
about 1 hour ago from web
:beer:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 08, 2009, 07:37:48 AM: Peach is prominent in most of the camera shots of David Price, Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez for Phil's still expected arrival at the Plaza in front of CBS in Manhattan.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 08, 2009, 07:47:57 AM: It's over. I watched Phil arrive at the Early Show at 841am. Harry smith stated that Phil had not been eliminated. Dave Price has the best line "U-turn?" Phil staated that he had raised over $400,000 for M.S.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 08, 2009, 12:19:57 PM: Koeghan :groan: Wraps Up Amazing Bike Ride
"Amazing Race" Host Crosses Finish Line On Early Show Plaza; Rode 3,500 Miles Raising Funds For MS Research

(CBS) The finale of the latest season of "The Amazing Race" will be broadcast Sunday night.

Call it coincidence -- or the successful execution of perfectly planned timing -- but "Race" host Phil Keoghan concluded an amazing journey of his own Friday -- crossing the finish line in The Early Show plaza of a 3,500 mile, cross-country bike ride that raised funds for Multiple Sclerosis research.

His "Ride Across America" kicked off March 28 in Los Angeles and took him through 39 cities over those 45 days. The ride was sponsored by GNC.

Keoghan raised $400,000 in all. That works out to more than $100 per mile!

He says the best part of the trip was the thousands and thousands of people he and his fellow riders met along the way. "Amazing Race" fans came from everywhere to show their support. People who live with MS every day were in each of the cities, rooting them on.

The worst part? Getting sick in Nebraska and having to go to an emergency room and have saline drips, then having to get up the next morning and pump out 100 miles with essentially little or no water. He couldn't stomach anything.

It was, says Keoghan, definitely the hardest physical challenge of his life. He averaged 100 miles a day which, he concedes, gets pretty grueling after awhile.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/08/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5001570.shtml
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 08, 2009, 01:08:42 PM: Sorry about not providing the Tweets yesterday. My AC adapter for my computer broke and my notebook has an exceedingly short battery life.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 08, 2009, 02:06:42 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 08, 2009, 01:08:42 PM
Sorry about not providing the Tweets yesterday. My AC adapter for my computer broke and my notebook has an exceedingly short battery life.
I figured you were busy Ken :hugs:

Spot the peach!

or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuu3NqF8Hko
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 08, 2009, 02:55:53 PM: I recognize her, but she's told me not to divulge. I also see Harley.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 08, 2009, 02:57:26 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 08, 2009, 02:55:53 PM
I recognize her, but she's told me not to divulge. I also see Harley.
Mums the word :kuss:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: Neobie on May 11, 2009, 09:52:13 AM: Saw a scruffy man closing the NYSE on the news this morning (from Friday, before the weekend market break), and OH MY HECK IS THAT PHIL?

(http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Phil+Keoghan+Amazing+Race+Rings+NYSE+Closing+-ZqV0xLLcvHl.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 11, 2009, 01:23:08 PM: Yes, not only is that Phil but the lovely lady to his left (to the right in our view) is his wife Louise. Here are several other pictures of the NYSE bell-ring event:

Phil Rings the NYSE Bell (http://www.wireimage.com/gallerylisting.asp?navtyp=gls====371574&source=rss&nbc=1)

Phil fans will cherish these pictures since they are nuts (puddin, is that you listening in on this conversation; Peach?) about Phil.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 11, 2009, 09:43:36 PM: OMG! CBS actually uploaded Days 20 & 21 so I have added them to this post (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,18596.msg393860.html#msg393860).
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 11, 2009, 10:02:21 PM: Let's continue from Day 35.

This is Day 36. Phil goes from Pittsburgh, PA into Frostburg, MD. Phil goes up some 11,500 feet. Wow. And Phil loses it a bit.

Day 37: Phil finds out that he could have ridden a nice path into Frostburg. Well, they ride on that path into Cumberland, MD. Phil goes into a steam train, then rides his bike into Hagerstown, MD.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 11, 2009, 10:50:13 PM: Day 40: Phil is heading out from Baltimore after riding from Hagerstown to DC to the Charm City. He heads into Philadelphia and meets up with Brenda from TAR1!

Day 41: We've reached the end of an amazing ride. Phil leaves Philly and rides into New York City. Phil pays tribute to the crew that has followed him across the country.

Thank you, Phil! Great job and this has been fun updating you with the Tweets and the videos. It was my idea to do the Tweets. puddin forced me to do the videos. :taze :taze :taze :taze :taze :whips :whips :whips :whips :whips

I'm joking about being forced. She actually gave me a push because I had no idea they were up on YouTube.

So we're done with the videos. I'm taking the summer off. I'll see you all in the fall. :waves: :waves: :waves: :waves: :waves:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 13, 2009, 08:35:22 AM: There's a cool highlight video that was produced by the same people who did the daily video blogs. It has been posted on sites other than the official Phil Rides Across America site. When it's posted on YouTube, I'll put it up here. And Phil's wife is very hot.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 13, 2009, 10:07:12 AM: Ken, thanks for giving us all easy access to the photos and videos of Phil's trip. From the standpoint of geography, I am amused by some of your probably intentional errors. For example:

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This is Day 36. Phil goes from Pittsburgh, PA into Frostburg, MD. Phil goes up some 11,500 feet. Wow. And Phil loses it a bit.

I think that is possible, but he would have to ride elevators in Pittsburgh for a long time to do that. The highest
point in Pennsylvania is Mt. Adams in the southwest part of the state at 3213 feet. Just a bit shy of 11,500 feet, which can't even be done in Colorado due to the base level of the 14,000 foot peaks being well above 5,000. It can be done in California but only at a place like Mt. Whitney with a low base below a high mountain or Alaska or Hawaii.

Now maybe you mean counting the same elevation gain multiple times with going down before going up again. The total uphill portion of multiple hills or mountains could exceed 11,500 feet even if no individual peak was more than 1/4 of that.

Pennsylvania does has many small hills. Anybody who has ever driven Interstate 80 from Delaware Water Gap all the way to the Shenango River at its western edge can attest to this. It would be the same crossing southwest Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh to Cumberland MD.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on May 13, 2009, 10:13:26 AM: I sorta remember Phil saying the ride thru PA had the most total climbing of any day...

The recap highlight show they aired at the CBS party right before the finale of TAR started. It is fun to see...

And it is NOT too late to contribute to Phil's ride, MS is an awful disease and most of us know someone touched by this. so contribute if yoiu can, every $$ helps!!
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 13, 2009, 11:11:45 AM: Quote from: apskip on May 13, 2009, 10:07:12 AM
Ken, thanks for giving us all easy access to the photos and videos of Phil's trip. From the standpoint of geography, I am amused by some of your probably intentional errors. For example:

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This is Day 36. Phil goes from Pittsburgh, PA into Frostburg, MD. Phil goes up some 11,500 feet. Wow. And Phil loses it a bit.

I think that is possible, but he would have to ride elevators in Pittsburgh for a long time to do that. The highest
point in Pennsylvania is Mt. Adams in the southwest part of the state at 3213 feet. Just a bit shy of 11,500 feet, which can't even be done in Colorado due to the base level of the 14,000 foot peaks being well above 5,000. It can be done in California but only at a place like Mt. Whitney with a low base below a high mountain or Alaska or Hawaii.

Now maybe you mean counting the same elevation gain multiple times with going down before going up again. The total uphill portion of multiple hills or mountains could exceed 11,500 feet even if no individual peak was more than 1/4 of that.

Pennsylvania does has many small hills. Anybody who has ever driven Interstate 80 from Delaware Water Gap all the way to the Shenango River at its western edge can attest to this. It would be the same crossing southwest Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh to Cumberland MD.
ap, I am going off the video where Phil looks at his gage and mentions that they climbed a total of 11,500 feet. Watch the video there. What you say is probably correct, they they go by the total amount they climbed that day.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: puddin on May 13, 2009, 07:50:16 PM: I never did figure out Phils route through Pa.? I know it wasn't RT 80 or the Turnpike for sure as bikes and pedestrians are not allowed.

Check out some of the highlights of Phil's ride across America
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: apskip on May 13, 2009, 10:40:24 PM: puddin, I cannot say for sure which route Phil took, but it is clear that he ended up in Frostburg MD. That means Interstate 68/US 40 at exit 33 or Alternate US40 into Frostburg. There are two ways he could have gotten there:

1. PA 51 south from Pittsburgh to Uniontown, then US40 east to connect at exit 14 of US68 where those two highways merge or at exit 14 stay on what is there known as Alternate US40 or

2. east from Pittsburgh on Interstate 376 to Interstate 70/76 the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Somerset exit, then PA 31 east for 2 miles to PA 160 for maybe 3 miles to Brotherton, then the connecting road to Garrett, where US219 is joined for 4 miles, then southeast through Meyerdale, Glade City and Pocohontas southeast on a county road to the Maryland border where it becomes MD546 for maybe 6 miles until it joins either Alternate US40 of I68/US40 maybe 5 miles west of Frostburg.
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: michael on May 13, 2009, 10:45:43 PM: Congratulations on finishing Phil ! ! !

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/michael_dimech15/xkomtj.gif)

(I need to stop posting .gifs LOL, I'm addicted)
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: TARAsia Fan on May 13, 2009, 11:08:40 PM: I was wondering what that was about. :lol:
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: michael on May 13, 2009, 11:27:23 PM: Quote from: TARAsia Fan on May 13, 2009, 11:08:40 PM
I was wondering what that was about. :lol:

haha, they make me laugh
Title: Re: Phil Rides Across America!
Post by: georgiapeach on August 31, 2010, 03:06:54 AM: As many of you know, the massive footage from Phil's Ride Across America has been turned into a movie. Although release dates and formats are not yet known, the full length trailer is out.

I followed the Ride on a day to day basis as it happened...and this still gave me goosebumps. Amazing!!

THE RIDE:

http://cbsmediagroupftp.com/clips06/philk_ride_STREAM.wmv
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Post by: MamaT on August 31, 2010, 10:27:47 AM: Thanks for posting the link to the trailer, peach. That really does look amazing. Now I cant wait for the movie!
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Post by: Oddarane on December 12, 2010, 06:07:05 PM: The trailer for "The Ride" is great. I hope the movie is being released overseas. You can also see the trailer on Phil's website www.noopportunitywasted.com
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 18, 2011, 04:48:06 PM: Something appears to be coming on February 3rd!!
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Post by: Oddarane on January 19, 2011, 05:28:57 PM: I can't wait to see this movie.
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Post by: phant0m on January 19, 2011, 05:39:15 PM: nice. just gained a lot of respect for phil
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Post by: Oddarane on January 21, 2011, 05:55:41 AM: "The Ride" will world premiere on Feb 3 and it will also be available on iTunes.

www.noopportunitywasted.com for more info.
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 21, 2011, 07:18:14 AM: (http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/general%20TAR/RideacrossAmericapremiere.jpg)

We need one in ATLANTA!! :ascared
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 26, 2011, 06:42:31 PM: Poster from The Ride

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Phil/PhilKeoghanTheRideposter.jpg)
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Post by: theschnauzers on January 26, 2011, 07:12:48 PM: Looks good!
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Post by: DrRox on January 30, 2011, 08:35:17 AM: I checked on the presentation in Dallas. When I clicked through to purchase tickets.......the map doesnt match. The Fandango map. If you put the address of the theater in MapQuest....you get the correct location.

They are not showing the film in the most optimum location for DFW in my mind. The prime bicycle riding population is about 20 miles from the theater they are actually showing the film. I just wonder who they are targeting for their audience.

Even though Lance Armstrong is known for his residence in Austin, he went to HS here and I would have thought they would have shown the film in the part of town where he lived and grew up. That is the prime bicycle riding population. If they wanted to go to where the "Big" donors live......well they missed that part of town too.
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 30, 2011, 09:20:17 AM: It is my understanding that ALL proceeds are going to MS. So pehaps the organizers had to go with whatever theatre would donate time and space?

If there is a map error I would let someone at nooppotunitywasted.com know...thry would probably be glad of the info.

And Fandango has a place to contact them for theatre revisions:
listings@fandango.com

and perhaps let the theatre manager know too?
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Post by: DrRox on January 30, 2011, 02:34:11 PM: I checked Regal Theater's main web page. They only have 4 complexes here in DFW and they are showing the movie at the one closest to the prime audience area. The main problem is that all their complexes are in pretty low economic parts of town. Bike riders tend to be in higher economic parts of town.

They do have a discount for Senior citizens.....the age limit is 60 and above. The theater is probably 20 miles from me, so about a 40+ minute drive at that time of day.
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 30, 2011, 02:39:33 PM: I would drive HOURS to go....
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Post by: DrRox on January 30, 2011, 02:50:50 PM: Peach, if you try to buy a ticket here in DFW.......it says it is in 3D.
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 30, 2011, 03:27:38 PM: Just GO!! :lol: and give Phil our love.
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Post by: MamaT on January 31, 2011, 12:34:02 PM: I just purchased my ticket for the NYC showing and can't wait! The hardest part for me is to be patient and not order it from iTunes on the 3rd. I would rather watch it (the first time) on the big screen. Thanks for the heads-up.
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 31, 2011, 12:36:40 PM: YAY!! :hearts:
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Post by: georgiapeach on February 02, 2011, 12:12:57 PM: THE RIDE is now available on Amazon videos by demand as a 3 day rental or a buy to own!!

I know what I am doing tonight!! :hearts:

www.amazon.com/The-Ride/dp/B004LWV5KC

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/Phil/PhilsTheRideonAmazon-1.jpg)
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Post by: Peace, Love, TAR! :D on February 02, 2011, 03:05:32 PM: im gonna buy it on itunes tomorrow. :hearts:
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Post by: Oddarane on February 02, 2011, 03:39:03 PM: Quote from: Peace, Love, TAR! :D on February 02, 2011, 03:05:32 PM
im gonna buy it on itunes tomorrow. :hearts:

Me too!!!
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Post by: Oddarane on February 03, 2011, 03:24:19 PM: http://sportsvideo.org/main/blog/2011/02/02/keoghan-melds-hd-formats-to-create-feature-documentary/
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Post by: georgiapeach on February 03, 2011, 03:28:58 PM: Quote from: Oddarane on February 03, 2011, 03:24:19 PM
http://sportsvideo.org/main/blog/2011/02/02/keoghan-melds-hd-formats-to-create-feature-documentary/

LOve it!! What a wonderful insight into the how they did it!
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Post by: Oddarane on February 03, 2011, 05:00:40 PM: Still waiting for the movie to be available on iTunes. It's also available on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Ride/dp/B004LWV5L6/
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Post by: Oddarane on February 15, 2011, 12:51:36 PM: I saw the movie today, downloaded it from iTunes. And I loved it, one of the best docus I've seen. I laughed and I cried.