First Century & Flying Solo

[arielmoon]

wooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo!!!

We started out in a big group to the first rest stop at 30 miles. Most of the people I knew were doing 55 except for the 19 yr old mechanic from LBS. So after the stop he and I headed out and rode the entire time together. We have ridden in group ride and are well matched.


Lunch stop at 55 miles.


At about 60 miles my right leg/ knee started hurting. It felt like a hamstring spasm.


Rest stop at 75 miles I felt pretty good. Had to inspire the kid so I told him he was getting arse whooped by a 40 year old newbie.


Rest stop at 90 and I am hurting pretty good. Right knee is throbbing and I am mostly pedaling with the left leg. Still smiling though.


The Hawthorne trail is a rails to trail and it is GORGEOUS. Nice and flat for a while to give my knee a rest.


The kid pretty much pulled me the last 5 miles although I managed to lead to the finish. My xBF made some encouraging signs and posted 2 of them on the route. This was in my truck when I got there:

The sign was in the truck not him... LOL

He also took some action shots so I may add more later.

Thank you everyone! The advice here was priceless! The support was awesome and they even had vegan hot dogs at the finish!

I am resting on the couch with ice on my knees but I am very proud!