Today was the final day for the riders as they dipped their bikes in the Mississippi River. They will all be returning to jobs and homes far from Iowa. The Bethlehem church was a fun stopping place for many on Thursday Morning. This picture was taken by Des Moines Register...The collage is my favorite Team. Team Jorts! {Pic my me} They traveled to my cabin and spent the night of rest in the countryside not far from Bethlehem. My son Stephen and friends were in this fun team of riders. They enjoyed showers and jerseys washed and supper and breakfast with us. DH and I enjoyed hearing all the stories and adventures, they had to share. They were having so much joy and even with a few soreness in muscles, they were ready to continue and take in all the fun and sights left of the week. Kari Hendren told me, she did not remember all the beautiful wild flowers of Iowa. She admitted, she did not appreciate them while growing up among them. Some of others commented, they never seen the stars so bright as they were at the cabin!
I hear, they are already making plans for Team Jorts next year gathering on the roads of Iowa.
By the way, they explained Jorts means... Jeans cut off too short and made into Jorts!
So with the jerseys that resemble tuxedos on the ride, in the evening, you find them sporting their Jorts...
2 comments:
They are a great looking group, and they look like they're having fun. I enjoyed the Register's write up about Bethlehem.
And a million-times-THANKS for the hospitality! It was very much appreciated.
We ate like kings and it was a treat to start a day of biking feeling clean.
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