Of course in my brain dead exhaustion I mixed up days 2 and 3 day 2 was the long one and day 3 the shorter harder one.

Tri Girl - I was really worried about that too - long distance day after day.
Yes definately there are parts on me that are sore - I discovered 2 pairs of shorts that were fine for daily rides didn't hold up for consecutive day rides (girly bits on the border of chaffing and pretty tender) I ended up washing my pearls that had a touring chamois and wearing them everyday

My legs felt like lead for about the first 10 miles everyday but then would loosen up and be OK, rest stops had to be relatively short so as not to stiffen up again.

I am most tired from tenting and only getting 5-6 hours of sleep a night, but the tenting experience and being w/ everyone is worth it.

Nanci - the little 15mph winds I used to complain about well I'll probably still complain but they won't seem so bad. the Southwestern part of the state has Theodore Roosevelt N'tnl park and it is beautiful, Candisc has gone through there in the past - tough ride, lots of climbs and heat but the scenery is worth it.

Margo49 - Kathleen Norris does write well about ND, I have gone to numerous retreats held at the monastery in Richardton, incredible experience

Bikingmomof3 thanks for your support and all your great posts, it is all of you that help me realize the accomplishments we all are doing