Today was a rest day in Rochester, Minnesota for the team! We started off the day with a tour of the Hope Lodge in Rochester. There we got to meet and collect some portraits of people who are currently battling cancer. I really enjoyed meeting the people and hearing their stories. They were all so incredibly thankful to us for what we are doing. To see their gratitude for groups like ours was really touching. It is so important to know that people with cancer appreciate the efforts we are taking to help battle the illness that has taken a toll on their life.

After the Hope Lodge, the team went to lunch and then to see The Incredibles 2 movie. It was nice to give our legs a break for the day and kick back in the A/C.
Tomorrow we are back on the bike for another century ride to Mason City.

~Tailwinds~
Mandy

Rider Spotlight: Sofie Schwink
What’s been the best part of I4k so far?
Talking to people along the road and seeing their reactions. Seeing how appreciative they are of what we are doing and how they can relate to it.

What motivates you to do push ups at rest stops?
I remember the first day it just keeps my

Favorite rest stop snack?:
Chocolate bars (heath bars or snickers ice cream bars are my go to)

What’s your favorite type of music?
Classical and classic rock

What do you do when you are struggling on the bike?
I try to think of things that start with the first letter A-Z
( finding stuff that starts with X is hard)

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
Have more patience for other people. Sometimes I get frustrated with small things. Being able to roll with the punches too!

What’s your dream place to live?
Anything in the Pacific Northwest

What place are you most looking forward to on the ride?
All of Utah. I’ve been to Utah one other time and am excited to bike through it this time. Also San Francisco because I am excited to see family

What has been your favorite day on I4K so far?
Day 4: It was pouring rain and my group passed the lunch stop by three miles and Matthew got a flat and when we stopped to change the flat we saw there was Burger King and then we all had lunch there.

Team Knife or spoon?
Knife for peanut butter and spoon for jelly

If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Ability to make anyone fall asleep at any moment and in any place.

What’s been the most challenging part of I4K?
Being away from home and being away from family. Being from Champaign I am used to seeing my family often, so having Champaign as a rest day was a very restorative day for me. I try to call often but that is definitely the hardest part for me.

New edition to a crayon box what would you be?
Morrow Plots Yellow- because I’m loyal to my roots and the corn. It’s the color of yellow that evokes feelings of a full belly

Favorite pair of socks:
Unicorn and rainbow pair
Song of the day: The Incredits (theme song of incredibles)