Comments on: May 12, 2007 Wickenburg, AZ to Prescott, AZ http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/ Track Mark as he bikes across America on behalf of The James Fund Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:29:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Jen Hudnall http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-102 Jen Hudnall Tue, 15 May 2007 00:28:10 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-102 Suffering...I have been thinking about that alot lately. I used to love riding until last week when I was hit by a motorcycle. I've had lots of time too feel sorry for myself. But seeing you out there on these challenging rides, doing it for others, puts it all in perspective! Thanks for giving so unselfishly of yourself for the cuase of Christ! I will be praying for your safety and look forward to cheering you on when you come through Richmond Indiana! God bless! Jen Hudnall, Centerville, Indiana Suffering…I have been thinking about that alot lately. I used to love riding until last week when I was hit by a motorcycle. I’ve had lots of time too feel sorry for myself. But seeing you out there on these challenging rides, doing it for others, puts it all in perspective! Thanks for giving so unselfishly of yourself for the cuase of Christ! I will be praying for your safety and look forward to cheering you on when you come through Richmond Indiana! God bless!
Jen Hudnall, Centerville, Indiana

]]> By: luvaburton http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-95 luvaburton Mon, 14 May 2007 12:59:30 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-95 Hey, Mark. I'm sure you know about bikely.com, but if not, check it out. I made a quick map of your route from Wickenburg to Prescott and found that you climbed a total of 5515 ft. in 60 miles. About 20 miles were downhill so that averages to about a 3% grade. That's an average, so you know some parts were much steeper than that. Just to put that in perspective for everyone, here is what one cycling site has to say about hills: - 2% grade does not seem very steep, but it's enough to substantially reduce forward speed, and for most riders it will absorb more than half their power output. - 6% grade is enough to cut speed to well under half, and absorb more than 80% of a rider's power output (leaving less than 20% to fight air resistance and rolling friction). - 10% grade...anyone who is not a fit and frequent rider is off their bike walking -- and anyone who is not a racer is reaching for all the extra power they've got. Needless to say, I am impressed. I hope you have a triple chain ring (aka granny gear). Just remember, what goes up must come down! God bless. Luke (Ohio) Hey, Mark.
I’m sure you know about bikely.com, but if not, check it out. I made a quick map of your route from Wickenburg to Prescott and found that you climbed a total of 5515 ft. in 60 miles. About 20 miles were downhill so that averages to about a 3% grade. That’s an average, so you know some parts were much steeper than that. Just to put that in perspective for everyone, here is what one cycling site has to say about hills:
- 2% grade does not seem very steep, but it’s enough to substantially reduce forward speed, and for most riders it will absorb more than half their power output.
- 6% grade is enough to cut speed to well under half, and absorb more than 80% of a rider’s power output (leaving less than 20% to fight air resistance and rolling friction).
- 10% grade…anyone who is not a fit and frequent rider is off their bike walking — and anyone who is not a racer is reaching for all the extra power they’ve got.
Needless to say, I am impressed. I hope you have a triple chain ring (aka granny gear). Just remember, what goes up must come down!

God bless.

Luke (Ohio)

]]> By: August589 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-94 August589 Mon, 14 May 2007 12:48:37 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-94 Congratulations, Mark, for making it up Yarnell Hill. Enjoy your day of rest in Prescott (yeah...PRESS-kit). Greet Mark Medlin of KGCB for me. Oh, and enjoy the view from Prescott to Cottonwood and be careful as you go into and out of Jerome--those streets have really sharp turns. Then you have the climb into Flagstaff. Go, Mark, Go!! Randall, KWRB Congratulations, Mark, for making it up Yarnell Hill. Enjoy your day of rest in Prescott (yeah…PRESS-kit). Greet Mark Medlin of KGCB for me. Oh, and enjoy the view from Prescott to Cottonwood and be careful as you go into and out of Jerome–those streets have really sharp turns. Then you have the climb into Flagstaff. Go, Mark, Go!!

Randall, KWRB

]]> By: Andy Lehman http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-93 Andy Lehman Mon, 14 May 2007 03:49:27 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-93 Mark, Just checking in on your Ride for the first time...and way to live your life with eternal purpose, man - to sacrifice and commit for the James Fund! For those rough uphill climbs: Christ's strength is made perfect in our weakness...(or weariness!:)... You're a hero of mine - I hope to meet you in person some day. Andy Lehman (good friend of Steve Biondo). Mark,

Just checking in on your Ride for the first time…and way to live your life with eternal purpose, man - to sacrifice and commit for the James Fund!

For those rough uphill climbs: Christ’s strength is made perfect in our weakness…(or weariness!:)…

You’re a hero of mine - I hope to meet you in person some day.

Andy Lehman (good friend of Steve Biondo).

]]> By: angelstar429 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-92 angelstar429 Mon, 14 May 2007 02:02:36 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-12-2007-wickenburg-az-to-prescott-az/#comment-92 Mark, I have been watching your videos and Ive been telling everyone i know about what you are doing. I am amazed by your strength. I know that I could not ride across the country as you are. And putting on shows too, that is awesome!!! I checked out your schedule on the website, I am really sad that I wont get to see a show. I did see that you will be ending in Portsmouth NH. I would love to be there to cheer you on!!! I cant wait, hope I get to see you! Everytime I watch your videos i get tears in my eyes. Thank you for being a wonderful Christian! ~Angela (Maine) Mark, I have been watching your videos and Ive been telling everyone i know about what you are doing. I am amazed by your strength. I know that I could not ride across the country as you are. And putting on shows too, that is awesome!!! I checked out your schedule on the website, I am really sad that I wont get to see a show. I did see that you will be ending in Portsmouth NH. I would love to be there to cheer you on!!! I cant wait, hope I get to see you! Everytime I watch your videos i get tears in my eyes.
Thank you for being a wonderful Christian!
~Angela (Maine)

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