RAIN: 160 miles o' fun

[HoosierGiant]

It was like riding a roller coaster for 160 miles.

How true!! No standing in line, no screaming kids, and, best of all, the fun went on for hours and hours instead of only a minute and a half. Who could ask for anything more?!!

I was starting to feel a little sad because it had been such a great ride; I didn't really want it to end.

Boy, ain't that the truth!! I kept thinking, "We can't be almost done; I'm having waaay too much fun! And besides, where are the hills? We haven't seen any hills yet! Don't tell me it's over!!" And that's kinda crazy because I've always considered myself to be a hill weenie -- I can do 'em, but I hate every minute of it. But, I honestly don't remember a single hill during RAIN. Proof positive that it was an incredibly awesome ride!

[indysteel]

And besides, where are the hills? We haven't seen any hills yet! Don't tell me it's over!!" And that's kinda crazy because I've always considered myself to be a hill weenie -- I can do 'em, but I hate every minute of it. But, I honestly don't remember a single hill during RAIN. Proof positive that it was an incredibly awesome ride!

I can remember a few hills, but nothing that was too much of a strain, and certainly nothing that required my granny gear. I reserve that for Southern Indiana apparently.

We were so spoiled on Saturday. Short of identical weather conditions, all other RAINs are going to pale in comparison! Start praying for a tailwind now!!!!

[velocilex]

Great ride report! I so want to do RAIN next year-- preferably with this year's weather! Congratulations on a fantastic ride!

[bikerchick68]

what a great report!!! I'm thrilled for you... doing that distance after a year is just fantastic! I have to say I envy you the tailwind I did the STP and it was head wind almost the ENTIRE 209 miles! we did it in 2 days and the second day especially the wind gusts were strong... but we finished!

congrats again on your ride...