If you know George, you know that he lives to ride. Even more so, he lives to climb. Show the man a mountain and he's ready to take it on. Yesterday while taking on the stage that led into Athens, Ohio one of my crew members mentioned that he thought that George had gained strength over the course of the ride and my reply was...
No, that's just George Vargas you see right there, that's how he rolls! I explained that the riding they had seen thus far from George just wasn't typical, that the sleep deprivation and being sick had really gotten to him.
Well, it seems that he's back...again! We pulled up alongside him after the bypassed exchange and he starts saying...
"Floyd Landis, stage 17, 2006 Tour de France, he dominated and whether he doped or not, no drug could make him that much stronger. He's my hero"...that's what is getting him through this stage of RAAM, right here, right now. He's laughing, he's joking, he's smiling, and damn it...he's kicking the ass of these Maryland summits.
Keep the comments coming, I'm yelling them out the window to him. Thank you for posting Kim...it means the world to him that Nick is watching!!
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"I kept fighting, never stopped believing." - Floyd Landis
We all believe in you George and Rick! Keep fighting. You are doing it!
Way to go George. Keep on spinning, you got a party to get too. Oh and please tell Phil Happy Birthday. Your all doing us proud.
RIck, keep it up and you will persevere.
I told you that you own the hills keep climbing you stud!!!!! That hill aint shit if you are George Vargas....
Bryan
ure an animal George!!!!! Kick that hills ass....
Another TS down, keep it rolling guys.
Looks like you got to another check point...... keep rollin brother..... Next stop PA!!!!
Now, all you have are a couple quick stints in PA, and then it's "Hello New Jersey!"
Phenomenal.
WOW SIMPLY AMAZING!!!! TO ALL OF YOU INVOLVED IN THIS EPIC EVENT MY HAT GOES OFF TO YOU!!!! RIDERS CREW MEMBERS AND PEOPLE CHEERING ON THE STREETS GREAT JOB!!!!!
George you are amazing....
To think that at one point in time I thought us making it from the coast of North Carolina to Washington state in 2 days in a little Honda Civic was impressive! Now you are doing practically the same amount of mileage on a bike and without the "VIVARIN" or the engine!!!
You are A-M-A-Z-I-I-N-G! My entire office is rooting for you & Rick. They keep asking me for updates and we have your goal sheet posted where I am keeping track of your progress including your miles to go from each station. Nick is working here in the office with us and he is just beaming with pride with what you have accomplished. When we were at the bike shop yesterday, he told the salesman "My dad is riding in RAAM & he is doing great!"
Only 5 time stations to go before the celebration! I think its safe to say YOU MADE IT! Be safe until the end George (& Rick). That finish line is so close now...
George you are probably pretty damn close to PA by now so keep it rolling brother.....you guys are almost done.... George this is something that you have always wanted and now you are doing it...
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
Leon J. Suenes
Bryan Cimicata
Rick, Terry wanted Me to let You know that She is in Chicago ready to board the plane to Philly, will arrive at 8:10 p.m. ,has a shuttle booked to take Her too Trump Plaza hotel and has a room booked for 2 nights.Will meet You at KennedyPlaza when You get there. She sends much love, can't wait to see You!! Ride like the wind!! She sends smooches!
Almost there, George! Keep it up!
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