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Pedouins: Quint bike for five and a 7000 mile family bike ride.
Riding in bike races and training on a mountain bike 
and road bike are great for most of us. This is usually done with a specific distance in mind—25, 50 or even 100+ miles. How about 7000 miles? That is exactly what the Harrison family has in mind with their bike trip from Kentucky to Alaska. Not only traveling though Canada on their way to Alaska, but with a stop in Mexico as well.
The trip started on August 1, 2009 in their hometown 
of Renfro Valley, Kentucky. They plan on ending their journey (is there a more appropriate word that journey) in Fairbanks, Alaska this summer. The Harrisons loaded up their five-man-bike called a quint with their three youngest girls and a trailer to haul the essentials with the same spirit of adventure.
After their arrival in Fairbanks, they will stay in Alaska for a year, then in the Spring of 2011, will decide if they are going to peddle back home through Canada.
Their trek has taken them through numerous states, cities, and counties and from their website you can read about all their adventures and great experiences they have all had. I don’t know about you, but I for one am very jealous. Here’s to the Harrisons, wishing the remainder of their journey continues to be amazing and safe!
Some additional info:
Location and stats from the Pedouins.org latest web post:
Today 0 miles, Total 4,692
Campsite: At a motel, Garberville, California
Weather: More rain rain rain.
Flat tires: 0, Total 20
Falls with bicycle: 0, Total 7
I Just checked and looks like they are back on the road, three minutes ago they were south of Eureka California, heading north. Track their progress here by GPS
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Excerpt from their March 11 post, Leaving Cambria California (one of my favorite areas of California) heading towards Big Sur.
We wake up to frost on the tent and sunshine on the 
horizon. A new day awaits us. What will today bring. Today brings Kathy and Mike on their bikes with breakfast. As the sun creeps higher in the sky, we enjoy the company of our new friends. While we have our breakfast of boiled eggs and bacon, with apple juice and cofffee, several people stop by to wish us well on our journey. Linn’s bakery sends us off with a box of freshly made pastries. They will sure taste good on the road.
We’re back in the saddle. Now the Big Sur is waiting. Thanks Cambria. We will not forget you! Mike helps us find our way out of town and rides with us for several miles.
The coastline is beautiful. The road rolls gently like the waves. On our right we have the hills, with the deer running free and Hearst castle on top. The sun shines on our backs. It is good to be on the road again.
Born in the rocky mountains. Lifelong outdoor enthusiast who loves Camping, Hiking, Skiing, Backpacking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Surfing - you name it. I now share my love for the outdoors with my wife and son.
Hey I’m all for adventure, but how old are these kids? When my daughter was younger, probably 5 or 6 or so, we ran around the block together–about a mile. She begged me to go. One neighbor I passed said that some people might consider that abuse to a 5 year old (jogging). I don’t know how much the kids are pedaling, but surely there is some risk on the road with cars and trucks. I know getting out of bed in the am can be a risk, but toddlers on a 7000 bike ride? Isn’t that like taking my kid parachuting or teaching them to become a fire eater or lion tamer at a young age???
Can you please let us know where we can get one of those bikes for 5 that you used in your trek.
Nowhere does it mention its make or if it is custom who made it!
I am sure that there are a lot of pepole out there who would love to know this!
Please let us know – thank you!!
To see where the Quint bicycle came from check out Co-Motion Cycles, from Eugene Oregon.
http://www.co-motion.com/
I have been following this family from the first week. I think it is a great adventure for the family. If you go to their website you will understand and love everyday of their adventure. The girls are learning so much about everything and from what i can tell, they love every minute of it, They are meeting new people, seeing new places, and from what i can tell, loving every minute of it. This adventure will show others that we still are a caring and loving USA. I admire this Father & Mother for giving their kids the adventure of a life time. I will miss reading about their travels each week, but cannot wait until i get to read their book…, surely there will be a book. Good luck on your final leg of your trip. I will be watching and waiting.