I'm back!

and i survived very well (asides from the group drama, as is always, and the huge egos getting hurt- all men, i was the only girlie)

hills were tough, but slow and steady wins the race. at the end of the 2 days i moved from last in the pack to first few not because i got faster by too much, just the rest were too tired.

as well as the ego and hunger fuelled dramas, (big male egos and poor planning meant missed meals!!) one group member got stung by something while riding and had a massive allergy reaction... he swelled up like a balloon, in the middle of nowhere, fortunately, someone's dad was driving behind us for the trip there and could drive him to the next town.

for me, there was just one point where i almost bonked, fortunately i always have a bottle of Tang+sea salt drink on the bike. that saved me till we found the banana stand(small roadside shack selling of all things, bananas! really amazing coincidence, just what the pack of us needed most!. ! never been so glad to see a banana stand in my life.

I forgot to bring my camera home from work, but my friend was taking pictures so maybe another time i'll try to get some from him.

total distance clocked - about 310km / 192 miles
not too shabby for a once a week rider!