hi my name is jean and Iwill be biking across america.

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  1. Paula FarmerApril 26, 2023 at 12:53 PM

    Hi Jean - your blog is coming along.

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2023 at 2:05 PM

    We will be following you!!

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  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2023 at 3:46 PM

    Wishing you the best Jean! You got this! Beth

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  4. BarbaraMay 3, 2023 at 6:22 AM

    I'll be joining you on this crazy journey! Can't wait to meet you!

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    1. JeanMay 3, 2023 at 8:06 AM

      looking forward to meeting you as well. Yes a crazy journey!!

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  5. TheresaMay 3, 2023 at 6:19 PM

    Cheering you on Jean through every mile! Looking forward to following you! Stay safe!❤️

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  6. TracyMay 4, 2023 at 4:32 AM

    Good luck Jean!! So impressive! You got this! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures! Xoxo

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2023 at 2:27 PM

    Jim Lyle here. CrossRoad alumnus XC09, ES11, and XC17. I'll see you on the MB pier on Mother's Day. No, I'm not riding, just cheering you on.

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  8. JeanMay 4, 2023 at 2:38 PM

    Well I am in LA. Awaiting the adventure. Thanks all for your encouraging words. Pretty excited and nervous too.

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  9. LindaSMay 4, 2023 at 2:48 PM

    I'm looking forward to following your adventure!

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  10. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 8:46 AM

    Im seeing some comments. Hope this is your blog

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    1. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 11:56 AM

      This is my blog. I though am not sure who this is?

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  11. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 3:25 AM

    Say “Hi” to Jim Lyle for me at the Manhattan Beach Pier.
    Paul

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  12. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 8:26 AM

    Jim Lyle (CR XC09, ES 11, CR17). I'll be on the pier cheering as you start up the hill towards Riverside. See you in the morning. Here's a webcam if friends and family want to watch the departure live https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/manhattan-beach-pier-north

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  13. AnonymousMay 6, 2023 at 12:31 PM

    Don Grady-Will you be posting on Strava?? So psyched for you!!

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  14. AnonymousMay 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM

    Jean..pics look great..will be following you on this courageous biking trip...have fun..irene

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  15. AnonymousMay 8, 2023 at 10:05 AM

    to my wonder cousin good luck, Ed la

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  16. AnonymousMay 29, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Jean, how is the trip going and where are you in the journey? Ann B

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  17. GaryJune 2, 2023 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Jean, I hope you are still smiling through all the pain you must be in. Keep going strong we are all pulling for you.

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  18. Benjamin BurwoodJune 5, 2023 at 11:45 AM

    Hey Jean, Hope you are doing well. Enjoy the journey and hopefully you see the beautiful countryside. Take it all in.

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  19. AnonymousJune 5, 2023 at 6:35 PM

    Hey Jean, looks like you are having a lot of fun. Enjoy those massages!! Keep up the good work. Your cousin, Ann

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