We think it's cold!

A great friend of ours has been riding his bike in the  Iditarod. Crazy, crazy fellow! But what an adventure. I am sure that many of you will have heard of the dog race across Alaska but recently they have added runners, skiers and bikers.

They have been experiencing the worst weather for years and they even considered delaying the start of the dog race, which is due to begin today. Bill has completed all the most difficult parts but sensibly scratched yesterday. He is not alone, a lot of very experienced riders have done the same. The fellow in the lead, Jeff Oatley has done it for eight or nine years.  Bill says that he has had the most fantastic time, he's seen a pack of wolves and moose. I can't say that I am jealous...but there is a little bit of me that wishes I was younger!! There is more information on the history of the race here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iditarod_Trail_Sled_Dog_Race and for the latest on the bikers here http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/results.html

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written by Shelley, March 09, 2009

ooooo now that is something i wish NOT to experience.lol Im quite happy tucked up in the warm. Good Luck to them though

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written by carol broomfield, March 10, 2009

I would have loved to have seen the pack of Wolves not so sure about the cold though.Brave Man.Are you all ready for the grand opening yet Katie?They say on the new's more people are buying Caravans than ever so you should be busy this year,Let's hope the weather is going to be good.

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