Mary . . . you're going to do it in one day! All right girl ..... you're awesome! Let me know how long it takes you to do the 200 miles! I have a friend who is also going to do it in one day, too. He's been training for it since February! I would love to try a one day stp. Maybe next year!

Yes, from what I've heard the support on the Courage Classic is phenomenal! All the rest stops are manned by Rotary Clubs and they have a little competition going on amongst each other. Who has the best rest stop. One rotary club had all their members dressed up in Bavarian outfits, another had music and a band playing for the riders. A friend told me she was climbing the last mile and she heard music coming down from the top of the mountain and when she reached the top there was a band playing! And the FOOD! Oh my goodness . . . DELICIOUS OVERFLOWING CORNUCOPIA of tasty things for the palate!

My friend and I had a great training ride yesterday. We rode 67 miles. She is the one who needs the training. I have quite a bit of mileage under my belt as my hubby and I did a double century in May. And I've been riding a lot all spring and summer. My friend is in pretty good shape, she just needs to build up her mileage. She was really tired after yesterday's ride. But she'll be ready by August!

Yep . . . those are the three passes. Snoqualmie, Blewett, and Stevens! My friend and I made hotel reservations for each night. We need our comfy beds and showers. My hubby will inspect my bike and make sure it is in tip top shape. He bought me extra tubes and I've been practicing my tire changing technique LOL. In fact on yesterday's ride, Pat, my friend, got a flat and we had it changed in 17 minutes. Not bad!

Watching the 2 day riders come in should be a lot of fun, Mary! Any friends of yours doing the 2 day?

Sue