Thanks for your patience! Here's yesterday's ride update:

"Today I was standing on the corner in Winslow, Az. Really! I have pictures on my digital camera to prove it!" And yes, that's our fearless rider atop the giant jackrabbit at the Jackrabbit Trading Post there. She rode 96 miles on I-40 to Holbrook in just over 5 hours. They had a tailwind the majority of the ride, with a bit of a crosswind too. Holbrook is apparently a neat old western town, "just like in the movies", but their hotel was so far outside it that the only sights to be seen were tumbleweeds! Mom says she's doing great, and it sounds to me that she's having plenty of fun! The group did, however, have a total of 21 flat tires due to glass and tire wires from the semis. So far, it seems drivers have been kind in giving the group room on the road. Since bikes technically aren't allowed on interstates, the tour leaders have been giving notice to local police when the route will utilize one, and police in turn have alerted passing truckers to be on the lookout. Mom gave a " thank you" wave to one driver and got friendly horn toot in response. She's enjoying all the comments that have been left for her here, so keep them coming!