Our first real training ride began on Wednesday, June 4. On that day, Kellie, Suzanne, Manny and I headed up Lee Hill Road early in the morning and rode all the way to Ward. That was my first Ward ride and it felt long and hard. I remember thinking I might never make it. Then on the downhill it started to rain and hail. It was freezing! It took the rest of the day for me to recover from the experience. I had to have a long hot bath and a long nap while my kids watched a movie. I was useless for the rest of the day.
Sunday the six of us, and a couple of Scott's friends, went to Ward again. It was a completely different experience. Yes, still a long hard ride, but when we got to the top I knew that I could keep going if we had the time. The downhill was lovely because the weather was nice and warm. And when I got home, a short shower was all I really needed.
I guess this is when you realize that the training really has paid off. I think I might be as ready as I will ever be for this 4 day ride. I am not saying it will be easy, because I know it won't be. But I am not sure that any more training will really prepare me more. Besides, I am starting to get a little tired of my bike - and I really love my bike. I guess that just shows how much I have been sitting on it. How do those Tour De France riders do it?!
On a final note, I am beginning to feel lonely on my group blog. I am hoping that one or two of my friends will post something soon....:)
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Ok, so she is lonely? Here I go.....so it's just about 2 weeks before the ride. I've told them all how crazy I think they are but I get the "goal thing". So after this, maybe you will all ride "for fun". This is mainly because I'm one of the mom's and mom's still worry about their kids, even when they are as old as you all! I try hard not to worry about Jason on the side of the road without water or food and trying to breath at 14,000feet. Seriously though, I wish you all the best - you will all do awesome - and take lots of pictures. So I can live vicariously..........cuz that is the only way I would do this. By the way, ya know, I did the bike jumps with Isaiah, so I'm still up for a good time!!!! Love ya all, GG
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