Little Suhn Lee takes the lead truck into downtown New York, as the team of Dave Fink and Emmett Peixoto arrive minutes later, navigating through the New York traffic (from Pittsburgh, PA).
"Sadly enough, this marked the end of a great journey. I am tired. But, I could ride another 3,500 miles with these guys, after a week's rest, of course! I hope people understand that yo can accomplish anything if given the opportunity and if you believe. Dave Fink, Suhn Lee and I believe in Handball and the WPH. Miss you already DV." -El Rock
"I love to hate things, but this experience was meaningful in many ways. We met new friends, introduced handball to many people, had fun, got a tan, and almost ended the tour on multiple accounts; but we pressed on (thankfully). Thanks to the sponsors and WPH for allowing us to be apart of this new handball movement." -Dave Fink
Fink poses at the Atlantic Ocean waterfront in downtown New York.
Dave and Emmett view the distant Statue of Liberty moments after completing their Trans-America bike tour.
May be the first time along the trip where Fink didn't take his shirt off.
The Team stop for a quick pose in downtown New York
They started the trip looking across the bay to San Francisco, CA. Today, they are seen looking over water to the Statue of Liberty.
They did it! Some people think the Team rode their bikes holding hands. NOT TRUE!! They did, however, perfect this move at each monumental leg of the trip! Hehe
The boys have smiles on their faces after just completing the 3,300 mile bike tour.
Awww. Bonding is good!
Once the team (plus Suhn Lee) arrived in New York and put their bikes away they decided to make way to Central Park where Paul Williams and Co. were hosting the Mayor's Cup. Emmett, Dave and Suhn all entered the Pro Singles; meanwhile, The Team entered the pro doubles bracket.
A full day of fun ended soon for Dave Fink after his 25-21 loss in the round of 16 to Paul Angel. Dave Found himself down 17-0 before fighting back within one point (20-21). Paul was too much for Dave and ended the game on 4 quick points.
Suhn Lee dropped his round of 16 match and struggled to make the conversion from four wall to one wall without any pregame matches (DF/EP played one wall small ball once in the last 2 months).
Emmett Peixoto had the strongest showing when he made it to the quarters; losing in one of the closest matches of the event to Billy O'Donnell (25-22).
Big thanks to Albert Apuzzi, Jimmy Russo, Paul Angel, Tracy Davis, Paul Williams, Tom Kopp, The NY Monster, Billy O'Donnell, M. Glatzer, MikeJerk, etc., for keeping us company during our stay. Raul Retain allowed the Team, and I, to stay at his studio apartment in Jersey City and gave excellent subway directions from points of interest and beyond.
Emmett Peixoto played 4 matches of ball on this day.
Angel, Polanco, and Kaplan hang with DV and the crew (in the shade)
Cesar Sala and Emmett stop for a quick pose
2 comments:
We can see what Fink's abs look like @ 52 or compare a photo of mine, with his, @ his age.
Good point. Fink won't live to 52, if I have any say in the matter!!!
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