The Kingman (Ariz.) Miner caught up with Michelle Thompson, who’s cycling on the length of Route 66 to raise awareness of oral cancer and raise funds for her debilitated brother.
Thompson went 1,400 miles without a flat tire, then starting having up to three a day.
“I found myself on the side of the highway outside of Winslow at sunset one day trying to change a flat and very aware how alone I was,” Michelle said.
“A trucker called the Highway Patrol and said he was worried after seeing me and a trooper soon pulled up.
“I was having trouble with the bike pump and he tried to help, but the pump broke. It ended up with him loading my trailer and bike into his patrol car and driving me into Winslow, where his father came and took me to a Wal-Mart.”
“A perfect stranger got me a new pump and then dropped me off at a motel in Winslow. I’m amazed at the kindness I have witnessed.”
You can keep track of Thompson’s progress at her Web site here.