This year's ride wasn't the best and wasn't the worst. We had a tailwind most of the way, thankfully! And the weather couldn't have even been better except for the 43 degree start at 6:45am! Couldn't think of a better way to enjoy the weather all weekend!
A little cramping in the legs on the first day but none on the second. A broken spoke on Paul's tire meant a 4 mile can ride to the mechanic on day 2, and I got a flat on the last stretch to the finish line. The most notable pain for me this year was BUTT PAIN! Clearly thanks to the Insanity videos and spin class my muscles were ok but my butt had not seen enough time in the saddle! After 10 years I was forced to buy a dumb seat pad like a sissy at one of the rest stops on day 2. We were always told that didn't help but BOY WERE THEY WRONG. That was the best $25 spent on that bike! Sure made day 2 much more fun! Note to self: get a longer play list of music. JC!!!
Meanwhile Anna was with my mom all weekend, doing the usual butterfly festival and other requisite spoiling events...
So happy to see everyone at the finish line!
Waving at Anna just after we crossed:
Finish line support!
The best part: double sweetness!
And my friends and family raised over $500 towards Multiple Sclerosis! Thankful my body is healthy, and aware how others aren't so fortunate. thankful to be able to ride every year. We can't wait until Anna can join us, but that will be a long time from now!
Thanks to Wells Fargo again for treating us like VIPs the whole weekend. Such a great cycling team!!!!
Now to retire the bike to the garage for the rest of the year :) It's running season! After a rest week, that is....
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