[EDITORS' NOTE: AIJI reporter Amanda Teller filed cell-phone reports Friday from the finish line of the Tour de Kota bicycle ride at Falls Park in Sioux Falls, S.D. Teller sent her reports through Twitter, a microblogging service that limits the files to 140 characters. Teller's reports are published here, with her last file listed first. They are also viewable on her Twitter Web page.]

By Amanda Teller, via Twitter
Tom Carpenter of Michigan makes his big finish at Falls Park, ending the last 70-mile stretch for the 46-year-old Iraq war veteran who lost his legs in 2005 in a mine explosion. (4:54 p.m.)

Other cyclists celebrate and toast with a cold bottle of Landshark Lager. (3:37 p.m.)

After the last ride, two cyclists decide to complete their journey by eating a blueberry muffin on the patio of the Falls Overlook Cafe. (3:32 p.m.)

Bikes lay discarded on the grass, looking just as tired as the riders. (3:27 p.m.)

The crowd seems to have doubled as more and more riders cross the finish line. (3:13 p.m.)

As the tour comes to a close, one cyclist sports an AC/DC biking jersey “for those who like to rock.” (3:01 p.m.)

Honor flags representing the 50 states flap vigorously reminding spectators of the harsh winds riders had to face. (2:50 p.m.)

The Bitz and Texley families wait for their loved ones with a big sign that reads “Good Job on the Tour de Kota.” (2:46 p.m.)

Cyclists seem to have great appreciation for spandex in an array of neon colors. (2:18 p.m.)

As the crowd waits for more riders to finish, families and friends greet their loved ones with hugs, laughter and high fives. (2:14 p.m.)

There are some cyclists who are disappointed with the finale due to no water being offered upon arrival. (1:47 p.m.)

With all the cyclists riding to the finish, many are talking about the extra effort needed to battle the harsh winds. (1:26 p.m.)

Greg Schnering also of Sioux Falls finishes the Tour de Kota as the second cyclist, limping because of a pulled calf muscle. (12:01 p.m.)

Sioux Falls resident Dave Schaefer arrives as the first cyclist to finish the Tour de Kota. “It was a good tour,” said Schaefer. (11:38 a.m.)