I got a text from Duck that she stretched and stretched but the knee was stiff. Nevertheless she set off on Day 2. At the first rest stop her knee just went stiff and did not want to go on.

She made the right wise decision and SAG'ed in.

I described the problem to Knott and she said while the IT band may be an issue that Duck has a knee derangement.

No, she's not deranged ;-) It's just some way the knee is unhappy.

KnottedYet suggested a series of exercises that may make Duck's knee less deranged. I text messaged them to Duck, the only way to reach her.

Here's hoping these allow her to get back on the bike and be more comfortable.

Hope so because day 3 is the infamous "Quadbuster Hill"

I assume UK is fine, at a little before 4 now she would still be on the road. Today's route has always been my favorite including stops for fried artichoke hearts and .... the cookie lady.