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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Day 14, Beaver Creek to Kluane Wilderness Village
3:06 AM
We woke up with rain tapping on our roofs. Not again i thought to myself, head falling back on to the pillow, as quickly as the team morale. We've had some cold cold rides and really, we've had enough. Sadly, we don't control the weather. Rain or shine, the saddles have to be mounted. So after a sluggish morning, we mounted the saddles and paddled forward as the rain beat down on us. I do not think i need to elaborate how cold it is to be riding in the rain, wind blowing at you this close to the north pole. Have you ever woke up wondering what you are doing in your kitchen fridge? Now imagine cycling in it, toward the air vents. So seven hours we rode. Skins, Cardboard, Jersey, Fleece, Windbreaker and we were still cold. I came close to peeing in my pants midway just cos i didn't wanna stop and let the cold creep into my body. The pros do it on the go i thought to myself. The warmth on my leg would have been comforting. But the safety vehicle found us a hot chocolate rest point so i kept it in. It is through days like this i can say I've gone to the depths of my spirit and pulled something out. We all have. Sometimes it takes a loud shout. A roar of an enraged warrior feeling the injustice of the situation. Slowly, we've all been discovering a special strength within each and everyone of us. We all find that strength someplace. Some think of friends, some of family. Some sing. Leong whistles. James has his mind on Chaw Mun. For me i keep falling back onto my mantra. Gobinday, Mukande, Udarey, Aparey, Hariang, Kariang, Nirname, Akame. Somehow, this gives me that special support and i feel a surge of inspiration for the next climb in the cold. Its been about self discovery. What excites you? How do you keep going when there is really nothing much to go for? When your knees hurt, craps coming along, where does one get the strength. The answers keep coming with each ride. Jas posted by Zero Limits at 3:06 AM |
Zero Limits 08
 The Zero Limits Expedition series was initiated by the SMU Office of Student Life. With the aim of providing students the opportunity to grow through adventure learning, this series challenges one to explore, experience and truly exemplify the human spirit. Alaska is the third installment of this series after successful expeditions in Nepal(2005) and France(2006). About Alaska
Having done Asia(Nepal'05) and Europe(France'06), North America was the continent of choice. Known for its vast wilderness, picturesque scenery, mountain ranges and teeming wildlife, Alaska is the epitome of the Great American Wilderness.
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About Team Zero Limits 08.
As a team, we seek to build the fighting spirit that justifies this expedition. 7 hours of cycling a day for 25 days will push our body and spirit to its very limit. It is up to our individual tenacity to keep striving to attain the success we so desire. When we started this mission, we were not cyclist, yet alone sportsmen. But this battle is won in our hearts and minds; the body only serves as a medium. We believe that with an undying spirit and dedicated efforts, we can achieve anything we set our hearts to. This expedition provides the truest test of that.
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