Earlier this week, Skip came in contact with an old friend from high school, Rudy Verner. Rudy had heard about Skip’s trip from an article his mother had sent him. After a little research we figured out that Rudy lived not too far off our path with his wife, Lisa Getches, and they’re 15-month-old son, Owen. Rudy is an avid cyclist and was hoping to set up a little reunion on the road.
Skip was getting ready to climb The Hoosier Pass, the tallest pass he will climb at 11,539 feet, on his journey across the US for Parkinson’s disease. So on August 24th, Skip and Rudy decided to meet up in Breckenridge where they would continue up the pass together. They made it in really good time, and although Skip has about 2200 miles under his belt, Rudy’s fresh legs gave Skip a run for his money! We unfortunately had to say our goodbyes at the top, since Rudy had to head back into Breckenridge, and then back home to his family.
Skip continued down the other side and biked his way into Canon City, CO.
A little word from the Biker,
“I would like to dedicate yesterdays ride to Mr. Rudy Anton Verner, my old friend Rudy’s, father. It has come o my attention that two years ago Mr. Verner was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He is currently in good health, and I would like to wish him the very best and that he will be in my thoughts throughout my ride. I would also like to thank Rudy for taking the time to come out to ride with me up the pass. It was incredible to be with an old friend and relive old times, and I look forward to getting together again one day for a few ski lessons or maybe some yard sales in my case!”
