A colorful sunrise...God of wonders! (Pictures do not do it justice by any means!)
Bridgett has told us repeatedly how today's ride from Bedford to Gettysburg is the "final exam" as it is the most technically difficult day of riding on the BIG RIDE. However, after riding for the past 6 weeks, I feel as I am in much better shape for riding and thus today's 102 mile ride did not seem like the most difficult day. Vantage to Odessa or the day into Missoula was the hardest for me personally.
I really enjoyed today's ride especially the first 50 miles full of climbing. Early into the ride 9 of us ended up taking a wrong turn.
We were able to connect up with the route without backtracking thanks to GPS! Nothing like a few extra bonus miles when you are already biking a century plus!
The afternoon was incredibly hot and humid, so it made for more difficult riding conditions.
But nothing a little elbow grease couldn't fix.
Perhaps a future goal?
Welcome to Gettysburg!
You continue to show great strength and I'm thrilled for your tough mental power in climbing (most definitely a mental experience as much as physical) - congrats!
ReplyDeleteGlad you also enjoyed the cards from Raz and her folks at the AL center - such a great idea - we've been talking about you a lot!
Pedal on! June