Flat Stanley's Triathlon Adventure Part II

We last heard from Flat Stanley as he passed through Kansas City. While he is really excited for the triathlon, he's been exploring and learning new things as he travels across the country with friends. Here's the latest:

Mike and Flat Stanley showing off his Peterbilt truck

Flat Stanley is thankful for drivers like Mike who helped deliver 81 bikes from D.C. and Denver all the way to San Diego. Can you find these cities on a map? He would drive 11 hours at a time! He likes Mike because he is friendly, funny, happy, and likes basketball. Mike has a special license to drive a big truck like this. It is called a "CDL" or "Commercial Driver's License". He carries heavy things like food, pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, batteries, and now, bikes. Why do drivers need a license? What have you seen truck drivers carry on the road?

Trucks require a big building to be able to be washed. Here, Flat Stanley is waiting in line to be cleaned and washed. What's your favorite part of the car wash? Why is it good to keep your car and truck clean?

Flat Stanley liked TriBella Women's Multisport shop. Their store was clean and nice. What do you think a multisport store is?

He's been so comfortable hanging out in the back of the trailer, he feels like he lives there. This is Flat Stanley's fort. He built it out of cardboard, bubble wrap, bungee cords, and a lot of nice bikes. It's the perfect balance of being both laterally stiff and vertically compliant.... He built a window so he could look out and see what was going on. Have you ever made a fort out of cardboard? What are forts used for?

He's jumping for joy that it's all packed

Flat Stanley never even had to loosen his tie as packed so many bikes. What's the biggest project you've worked on?

Flat Stanley hears that Golden, Colorado is very nice. They hosted a great stage in a bike race called the US Pro Cycling Challenge last year. They had concerts, movies, and lots of fun. They are having another one this year! Can you find it on the map? He likes ringing a cow bell at bike races. Why do some cows need bells? How did Golden, CO get its name?

Flat Stanley is proud to live in the United States. He is thankful for servicemen and servicewomen's sacrifices, so he can live a safer life. What does the Blue Star mean? Can you name the branches of the Armed Forces?

Flat Stanley had never see little bushes like the ones behind him before. These bushes are in the desert, where it is hot, dry, and has lots of open space. What sort of animals do you think live there? Snakes? Birds? Ants? He wanted to go play in there, but he was wearing his nice clothes. He knows he shouldn't play in his nice clothes.

Tons of more Flat Stanley adventures await!

Have a question for Flat Stanley?

Ask him at www.twitter.com/kanebicycles or www.facebook.com/kanebicycles

Zane, Kane Bikes

Flat Stanley's Triathlon Trip Adventures Part I

While Siphiwe, Mike, and myself are certainly popular amongst the athletes, the real star of the show is Castle Hayne Elementary School's Flat Stanley. On top of being the best dressed guy in the truck, (he wears a tie and cuff links!) he's keeping us in line and supervising everyone's bikes.

Here's what he's been up to:

Flat Stanley started in Washington, D.C, where we loaded 53 race bikes.

He likes hanging out with the bikes. In this picture, he is standing on what truckers call a "load lock". It is a long adjustable bar that can be secured vertically or horizontally. This load lock stops the bikes from moving back and forth as we travel down the road.

He started hanging off the bubble wrap like a monkey and waved goodbye as we were about to pack up. Flat Stanley is thankful for Apex Packaging providing his bubble wrap. What can bubble wrap be used for other than packing bicycles? What type of noise does bubble wrap make?

Here he is hanging in the back of the truck as we pass through Indianapolis. What NFL team is home to Indianapolis? Can you name a monument in Indianapolis?

Here we are passing the exit for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical School. Why do people go to medical school? What color coats do doctors wear?

Try finding the cities Flat Stanley has been to on a map. Click here for a map. Flat Stanley may give you a shout out for the right answers.

The second letter I received:

Dear Mr. Zane, Thank you for letting us give you our Flat Stanley. Thank you for showing us another cool bike! Can you please show us the coolest bike you have? Please come and visit when you get back from your trip, so we can play a game. Please keep Flat Stanley safe! Sincerely, Castle Hayne Elementary School

Have a question for Flat Stanley? Ask him on Twitter (www.twitter.com/kanebicycles) or in the comment section.

Thanks for reading and Flat Stanley cannot wait to show you more of his adventures!

Zane

Jack Kane Bikes