'Wall to Wall' bicyclists en route to Tehachapi
Photographer Nick Smirnoff reports that the "Wall to Wall" riders have left the Bakersfield National Cemetery and are on Highway 58 headed east, en route to Tehachapi.
It has been slow-going, Smirnoff reports, and the toughest part of today's journey lies ahead.
Meanwhile, in downtown Tehachapi, flags are flying and the town is preparing for a welcoming ceremony.
Three spaghetti feeds are offered as well as barbecue as Tehachapi welcomes the riders and helps raise funds for the Jeremy Staat Foundation.
Mayor Ed Grimes said he hopes everyone in town will be downtown to welcome the riders.
Although originally expected to arrive between 2 and 3 p.m., Smirnoff said he thinks they are a bit behind schedule and arrival will be at 3 p.m. or after.
