Hello I4k fans, friends, and family! Today the team had a fantastic day in the Big Apple. For many riders this was the first visit to New York City (some confusion between the Chrysler and the Empire State Building, but we totally have that down now!) and many of us are official converters to the big city life! With all the excitement setting in today (we are definitely riding across the country tomorrow!), the Illinois Alumni of New York City invited us to a roof top dinner party overlooking beautiful Manhattan. The team spent the night eating pizza, taking cheesy pictures, and hearing stories from ’07 riders Allison and Mark. Thanks again to the New York U of I alumni association, and especially to Bruce and Kelley for hosting us. We are so grateful to these amazing people who made our stay in the city so enjoyable. And now the time has come! Every member on this team has worked hard this entire year for the moment that we are hours from experiencing. Tomorrow morning 28 diverse individuals with all sorts of life experience will come together to officially become the 2012 Bike America Team for Illini 4000. Tomorrow is both a day for us riders and for everyone who has supported us along the way. With our last words before we leave from Central Park we would like to say thank you Illini 4000 friends! We could not do what we do without each and every one of you. See you in San Francisco! Much Love,Illini 4000 for Cancer