So much has happened since my last post that I had to re-read it to figure out where to start. Not to worry, I did figure it out.
The Tour De Cure ride went really well! Not only did we make our fundraising goal with the generous help of friends and family, but the ride itself (which I was really nervous about) was fantastic. None of my anxieties came true, not even a flat tire *hip hip HOORAY!*. It was certainly a challenge, but the variety of landscapes through farms, town centers, the coast, and country roads made the time pass much faster than I would have thought. We maintained a comfortable pace and really enjoyed our time on the bikes. My only trouble came in the last 5 miles when an unexpected issue popped up and hit me like a brick. My awesome helmet you see pictured is functional but not the most aerodynamic helmet ever created. I
had to wear it to look cool and match my jersey, though. The helmet is so heavy that 4 hours of pressure and turning my neck caused every muscle from the base of my skull to my shoulder blades feel they had been put through a cheese grater. I wish I had a better time crossing the finish line, but the pain was so sudden and so all encompassing that it was hard to concentrate on anything else. After getting off my helmet, getting some ice, and indulging in an awesome lunch, I felt much better. I rode double the longest distance I had ever ridden, so I was pretty damn happy with myself. Within an hour we were in the car and on a 10 hour drive to Pennsylvania.
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Nothing like getting up at 6:30am, riding 60 miles, then driving 10 hours across nowheresville, am I right?
The Tour De Cure ride went really well! Not only did we make our fundraising goal with the generous help of friends and family, but the ride itself (which I was really nervous about) was fantastic. None of my anxieties came true, not even a flat tire *hip hip HOORAY!*. It was certainly a challenge, but the variety of landscapes through farms, town centers, the coast, and country roads made the time pass much faster than I would have thought. We maintained a comfortable pace and really enjoyed our time on the bikes. My only trouble came in the last 5 miles when an unexpected issue popped up and hit me like a brick. My awesome helmet you see pictured is functional but not the most aerodynamic helmet ever created. I had to wear it to look cool and match my jersey, though. The helmet is so heavy that 4 hours of pressure and turning my neck caused every muscle from the base of my skull to my shoulder blades feel they had been put through a cheese grater. I wish I had a better time crossing the finish line, but the pain was so sudden and so all encompassing that it was hard to concentrate on anything else. After getting off my helmet, getting some ice, and indulging in an awesome lunch, I felt much better. I rode double the longest distance I had ever ridden, so I was pretty damn happy with myself. Within an hour we were in the car and on a 10 hour drive to Pennsylvania.
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