Good Luck Zen!

[Zen]

I haven't had time to breathe in the past two days.
I put my house on the market today. Anybody wanna buy a house? Cheap! Lots of room for bikes!

As for the ride, well there's not much to tell. I was under trained and the combination of a headwind and the hills of Gettysburg whipped my arse. I pooped out at lunch, 30 miles into the 50.

My sister said my photos were boring.


It was truly a beautiful day for a ride. You can see the hills to come in the distance.

I would have made better time if I hadn't stopped for so many photos. It's a hard habit to break.

Part of the battlefield at Gettysburg, taken from on top of the rock formation known as the Devil's Den looking across the Slaughter Pit at Little Round Top


Climbing a little hill to the top of Devil's Den


I'm in the teeny tiny green tent next to the gigantic one that I was expecting the occupants to fill with little plastic balls or a big inflatable moon bounce.


There were festivities.

And some wildlife near Camp David the next day.

Next years ride is already scheduled for July 17th. I will be prepared and if I can talk her into it I will have company.
Do you hear me, Catriona?

I want to thank once again everyone who made a contribution to Habitat for Humanity.


ETA- After Brian at The Bike Doctor replaced the Deore rear derailleur with a long cage 105
Miss Aurora performed like a champ! I love that bike!

[Cataboo]

Zen, after that threat & your boring pics, how can I resist going with next year?

but.. *whine* would i really have to fundraise? All my friends & family members are cheap.

I like how you made sure your campsite had a place to park your bike.

My campsite selection was not so thought out on saturday night

[uforgot]

Oh, your pictures take me back. I went to Gettysburg several years ago and really had no interest in going, until I got there! Everyone should go sometime. I came home and read everything I could get my hands on.

Anyway, I digress, your pictures were lovely, thanks for sharing.

[TxDoc]

Awesome pictures Zen - glad you had fun on the ride!

[IFjane]

Zen - 30 miles are better than no miles! Great photos. Looks like it was a fun time. ~jane