I'm back from the 5 days ride in the Hill country- a total of 325 miles, mostly nice weather with the exception of one slight rain shower. The headwinds were pretty horrific on two days, and of course these were the two days with the most climbing. You know it's a fierce headwind when you are pedaling hard down a 10% grade to make 16 mph. Sigh...but the scenery and wildflowers were beautiful and I made it over the Eagles Nest Pass (.3 miles of narrow 1 1/2 lane switchbacks with lots of traffic and a 12% grade ) without having to get off my bike and walk . That was a treat because last year on the cross country I wimped out because of the headwinds.

To quote the oldest (78 years old) woman on the ride " hounds, hills, headwinds, and chip seal paving, what's not to love?"

It was a great ride with 20 other great women. Now if I could just figure out how to post some photos, I would be all set. Information would be most welcome.

marni