Not to complain, but today's ride was a ride from hell. Once again, we fought a 25 mph headwind the whole day. Our average speed was about 10 mph, and we were on the bikes over 10 hours. We didn't pull into the hotel until 7:30. Only 5 of us completed the ride, others were pulled because it was getting dark. I was so close to quitting at about mile 85, but the women with whom I was riding talked me through that. I'm posting a picture of the 4 of us that came in together (Rona from Virginia, Ellen from Nebraska and Twila from Colorado) -- I was the weak link in that chain and could never have completed the ride without them.
I was hoping our hotel would be luxurious, but au contraire. I think they picked the closest hotel in the outskirts of Del Rio (which we've nick-named "Hell Rio") so that we wouldn't have to ride any farther than we did. I was so happy to pull into the parking lot and it was quite emotional because all the women that had given up were there to cheer for us.
you go girl! Way to hang in there on a rough ride!
ReplyDeleteInspiring, Jeanne. Shows what a person can do with the support of others.
ReplyDeletefab story of endurance, perseverance fueled by worthy companions full of 'can do' spirit. luv the image of all the other gals cheering from the stopping point.
ReplyDeletenever think that you are 'less than', Girl.
you are an inspiration, especially to this relaxed rocking chair voyeuse
. t'as bien fait.
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This is wonderful ending. No word on the lower-back, so I'm hoping that's okay too.
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