Today I did my first organized ride...the Tour de Tahoe, aka Bike Big Blue. It went great! 73.6 miles and my average speed was 14.7 mph, which translates to almost exactly 5 hours on the bike...and I must admit I was really ready to get off the bike for the last 10 miles or so. I was pretty happy with my average speed considering this is the longest ride I've ever done and it's pretty high in elevation up there. All in all, a great ride. No flats, no dropped chain, no problems. And beautiful scenery to boot!

One bad thing did happen today. At lunch, while eating a Red Vine, I chipped and/or cracked a tooth. Evidently there was a little rock stuck to it (why there was a rock stuck to it is beyond me!) and you know how you really have to chomp down on Red Vines. Anyway, tomorrow I'll be making a trip to the dentist. Believe it or not, I think I'm glad I got a chipped tooth instead of a flat tire. But I may change my tune after the dentist gives me his verdict.