Cat Berge - Will she finish the RAAM?

[maggieH]

I follow my marching orders -- made poster, took lots of pics. Didn't have much time or any poster board, so just taped together 6 pieces of paper.



Toward the end the media were invited onstage for inteviews. Then I moved up near the stage and then she saw the poster and started looking at it carefully to see what it was about -- then the MC looked at it he asked for an explanation of the poster -- and I said it was from Internet forums. And he read aloud "Team Estrogen"

You'll find lots of finish-line pictures of Cat at the RAAM slideshow start here and then "next"

I have other other pics to show you, including one of her slipping into the "well-worn clogs" that are mentioned in this article -- and, yes, she was truly radiant.

I'll put together a page of pics for you, but with grandkids arriving tomorrow for the weekend it'll be a few days.

~maggie

[bluezfire]

Wow! That is super cool, Maggie! I'm so glad you were able to be there and experience such an event.

And a big CONGRATULATIONS and WOOHOO to Cat for her finish! Now THAT is what I call inspiration.

Anyone else want to be Cat when they grow up?

[CatBerge]

I ride for girls like you!!! You made my day. I remember seeing the sign... was really touched... but I don't remember if I got to thank Maggie for coming there with it. Hope my high school girl friend was there. I had not seen her for 20 years. She took a picture of Maggie with the sign. I got the pictures tonight. Went to the website.. Read all posting.
I am crying.... crying because of all the love and care you show. Crying because I am overwelmed. Just a little girl who does not know her limits and want to cycle across the US.
God blessed me with so much love and care from all of you. What I lacked in terms of power compared to the men.. I got 5-fold in terms of support from you'all.
Take care my friends!!!! Cat.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
-- C.S. Lewis

[Bike Goddess]

CAT- we were honored to support you. I followed you as soon as I learned about what you were doing. I rooted for you here at my home and talked about you everywhere someone would listen.

Thank you for who you are, what you do, and the profound difference you are making on the planet.

I send you much love and good wishes. . I hope we will have the honor of you being with us in this wonderful forum. It's just like being home with your best girlfriends.

Please keep us posted. I know all of us will be thrilled to hear of your next adventure.

Also, CONGRATULATIONS on your PHD work. That's fabulous, too!

[Trek420]

bluezfire "Anyone else want to be Cat when they grow up? "

YES! But does that mean I have to grow up?

Congratulations Cat!

[maggieH]

I mentioned in the earlier post that I had a picture of Cat "slipping into her well worn clogs" - as was mentioned inthe article.


Cat's parents


Mom's back


I like this picture of Cat and Dad.


Cat was being handed so many awards she had a hard time holding them all. The award with the figure of the cyclist had to do with being inspirational.

[Ninabike]

Dear Cat,

Congratulations and thank you. I found myself riding vicariously with you as I'm sure many others did. I second what Bike Goddess said - please continue to post on our forum. You are such an inspiration as are so many of the other women on this forum.

Again, thank you and God Bless!!

Nina

[SadieKate]

Welcome, Cat! We had a great time following your progress. Congratulations and hope you recovery quickly. I can't imagine the toll this ride must take but we were all inspired by you.

Hope you visit with us often and I'll be thinking of you come our shared B-day.

Sarah

[bikerchick68]

I've been following this thread but had not posted to it...

Just want to add my congrats on your amazing ride... you truly are an inspiration!!

I am fortunate to live in San Diego and every year go stand on Mission Gorge Rd. in Santee, CA and watch everyone race by... it's pretty spectacular! Guess next year I better get pics...