WPH Toyota Tour De Tundra: Chattanooga to Pittsburgh, PA: The Fink Chronicles

Fink & Co make the trek to Finksburgh, Finksylvania

The trip to Pittsburgh, PA found the team participating in three handball expos, two movies, one tennis tourney, and a mini Peixoto music concert.

1. Handball Expos at "AmeriFink," The JCC, and at the Youngstown YMCA

The AmeriFink Athletic Club turned into a full-fledged Fink Extravaganza; lead by papa bear, Rodney Fink, and his predecessor (and over-tanned son), David Fink.

For a day, Rodney Fink stole the show. Entering the court 6 times and coming home with 6 victories. Even his son "racked-up" victory notches. Rodney Fink has NEVER looked better!!!

"I have never lost a doubles handball match in my life. It was my partner's fault." - R.Fink

Peixoto & "Boxer" Don step in twice and lose twice to Team "El Fab Fink"

For a brief moment, the Bike Tour took a quickie time-out as Suhn picks up a racquet to face Emmett in a "hands-vs-the racquet" match. (EP: 21-6)

Kim, Gabe, Emmett, and Dave play handball while other Pittsburgh JCC members watch on. The JCC was the second pro handball exhibit in two days, as the team ride across town to spread the "handball love."

Gabe, handball newcomer, steps in the court for the first time and finds himself in a full-on match!

Fink barely misses out in an expo vs EP; 21-17

Andrew Joseph (AJPGH on the WPH MB) helped gather seven new WPH members, but more importantly, introduced handball to four new athletes (Gabe, Ben, Big "E" and Kimberly). The WPH handed out DVD's, magnets, and Emmett's new CD, "Under Roses." (Andrew: Red Shirt/middle pic, seen grabbing EP's disc, Under Roses)

For a quick day, The Team road up to Youngstown, Ohio for a clinic at the Youngstown YMCA. Special thanks to Jeff Patterson for organizing this expo. The WPH gathered 6 new members and handed out over 20 DVD's, CD's, fliers and magnets. Great day for ball!

Fink is the lucky man in this pic. Moments after riding into town, Dave befriends a young lass; facebook befriending, text messages galore, and the talks of a "return" are in the works.

The gallery tunes in to watch Suhn Lee play Chris Sammarone (local handball legend and son of the famous Chuck Sammarone).

2. Handball Expos at conclude for the day, as Fink, Emmett and Suhn Lee head to the theater to watch the opening of "Hancock" the new Will Smith flick.

Someone forgot to tell Suhn Lee that he still had the biking helmet on. Could possibly be the funniest moment of the whole bike tour?? Suhn ate dinner at an outdoor restaurant with it on; he ordered popcorn and went into the dark theater with it on. Haha!

3. As if handball wasn't popular enough, Dave Fink, Emmett Peixoto, and Suhn Lee enter a clay-court tennis tournament in Frick Park on Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh. Suhn didn't score one point, Emmett didn't win a set, but Dave Fink DID make it to the finals.

Emmett and Dave talk strategy leading up to their match

Suhn Lee and Emmett Peixoto play their respective matches

A day in the sun can be rough, especially when Suhn is playing. Rodney Fink couldn't pick a better time to catch a quick nap.

4. After Tennis, the Team hang out for two days before jumping on the bikes for New York. During this time, Emmett performs a mini concert in the front room of Rodney's home. Many gathered for food, fun, and family.

Emmett does two full sets before hanging up the guitar

Pittsburgh is a beautiful town full of culture. We had a wonderful time while there and thank Mike Semplice, Rodney Fink, Dave Fink, DeDe Fink, Andrew Joseph, Mary Jane, Big Lisa, Marie, Jeff Patterson, all new WPH members, new handball players, et al, for their hospitality.

Suhn Lee and Dave Fink analyse handball videos; meanwhile, Emmett sleeps until 2pm everyday of the trip.

Who is this? A. Dave Fink (11 years old). Interesting fact of the day: Dave Fink won two junior national championships before he knew how to tie his shoes. Fact!!!