There's No Place Like Home...

After a few days in Steamboat Springs, the chores were finally done.  The Ski Haus was instrumental in helping the guys ship their bikes home and provide the best professional assistance to wrap up their trip.  So, after 32 days, the day finally arrived! The guys have made it home safely to their families, both arriving late last night into LaGuardia  airport.

As you can see, the Bernath boys were anxiously awaiting for their dad to arrive ~ great job on the posters, boys!!

MattyRedrock looked just as excited to see his family as he exited the plane.  Scarecrow has described in the past how wonderful it is to see your family anxiously awaiting your arrival after such an amazing experience.  The big smile on Matt's face confirms it.  Your wife and children are so proud of your accomplishment, and were your BIGGEST cheerleaders while you were out there pedaling on the Divide.

I am sure, they cannot wait to see all of your pictures, and hear all of the stories of your journey over the past month.




This picture captures yet another example of true love, support and teamwork among an amazing family.


The pride and happiness is overflowing from each of you! Welcome home, MattyRedRock! Take a much deserved rest, and begin to enjoy sharing your experiences with your family.  We are so proud of all of you!!!

And, this guy ~ Scarecrow...what can I say about you that you haven't already heard a million times? I am so very proud of you... of your drive, determination, and perseverance to achieve your goals.  When you set out on this adventure, you told me you were going to make sure that you and Matt had a great time, and to assure that MattyRedrock's once in a lifetime opportunity was a success.  Another goal was achieved.
Even though you had some experience under your feet before leaving, you told me you have learned so much from this trip and will use this for future adventures along the way.  I am sure, whatever you decide to tackle next, will be just as amazing, even more inspiring, and a wonderful journey that we will all look forward to following.

Teddy, you are a true inspiration to so many people ~ leading by example, of just going out there and living your life, creating goals, achieving them, and sharing your knowledge and experience with those around you.

"To be heroic is to be courageous enough to die for something; to be inspirational is to be crazy enough to live a little."
-Criss Jami, Venus in Arms


"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive.  And then go and do that.  Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
-Harold Whitman

So, Matt & Ted's Excellent Adventure is over.  This concludes yet another chapter of Scarecrow's journey... but stay tuned as his love of adventure and list of dreams and goals to accomplish is far from over!  What next? Check back and see where he will be next...

With happiness, love and admiration for our guys,

Corinne &
The Thruhiker's Wife

A Successful Sendoff

Scarecrow and MattyRedrock

The day has finally arrived ~ the beginning of an amazing journey for Scarecrow and MattyRedrock.  It began for us all at 5:00 am on Tuesday, when the Bernath family and the Warren family packed up the cars and headed to LaGuardia airport for their flight to Canada.  Although it was early, we were all very excited to see these two off on what will be an awesome journey for both of them.

rise and shine Warren family!

We left much earlier than necessary, to make sure we were not stuck in typical New York rush hour traffic ~ our decision was a wide one, as we made it to the airport in great time and were all able to sit, enjoy breakfast and take our last minute departure shots with the travelers.

our gourmet breakfast

 The staff of Air Canada was wonderful and extremely helpful in assisting Scarecrow and MattyRedrock with the bike check ins and flight information.  We got to sit and chat, go over itineraries, checklists, and their upcoming plans, before our final goodbyes.

MattyRedrock's support system

I have to say, although this is not Scarecrow's first time away, and certainly not his longest time away, we were just as excited and proud for him this morning sending him off.  The Bernath clan handled the whole departure like champs.  You would have never known this was the first sendoff ~ Corinne had all of the perfect camera angles and pics set up and ready to shoot before I could even think!  It was a great morning, full of positive energy, proud family, and excited cyclists ready to conquer the Great Divide.

proud family moment

Adios, amigos!

We shall wait to see and hear about their day in Calgary, and look forward to day 1 and beyond of their Ride the Divide adventure!
Safe travels and happy trails to you both!

Until next time,

Corinne & The Thruhiker's Wife