Tour de Blast

[Susan126]

I did the Tour de Blast in 2004. It is a hard climb especially the last 5-8 miles. It's winding and steep but the view is pretty dang awesome. On my descent back down from Johnson Ridge I was just ahead of a dark ominous spirng/summer mountain thunder storm! The day started off beautiful (sunny, clear blue skies, warm) but after I reached the summit I noticed dark clouds in the distance. I hung around at the top too long and noticed those dark clouds getting closer and closer. So off I went just ahead of thunder and lightning and wind! It was thrilling and exciting. The storm caught me about 7 miles shy of the finish. But it sort of fizzled out when it reached the valley floor. So I only got a soaking of rain. It was one of my most unforgettable rides. I think I may have to ride this one again. The support . . . A++++, the spaghetti feed afer the ride A++++ the ride totally great. The views, ride, challenge A++++

I'm up for a TE Tour de Blast ride! DH told me he does not want to do it. He said he will wait for me at the top with food and then again at the end. I told him I may just have to do it again! So it's on my "maybe" list at the moment. A lot of my rides this summer (especially June) depend on my son. He graduates from college (yippee and hallelujah) and we may have to help him move if he gets a job out of state.