P12 - randonneuring.

[bmccasland]

Mimi, do we want to know how a "donut" wound up in RD's bag?

Sounds like a great ride, sorry you had trouble with the heat.

[Biciclista]

one of our friends ( Mr Salsa of all people) put it into his bag yesterday probably at a rest stop when he was not looking. Some of our friends call Raleighdon - Mr Donut.

[salsabike]

Heeheehee! We've had that damn donut for probably two months, trying to figure out how to sneak it up on RD. I was about to enlist Biciclista's aid when Chris found this way instead.

[Susan126]

What a great great great write up you just posted Mimi! You were riding really well on that hot day. You at least are smart enough to know when to slow and stop and take a break. Gee I didn't know you were feeling it that badly though, especially in the home stretch. I'm glad you finished and got your P9 completed. All that you have left are three more rides and luckily the weather will begin to get cooler with each month. And Mimi you shouldn't underestimate yourself. You are a pretty strong rider too. That was one difficult and hot day! Call me crazy but I love riding when it's hot. I love to sweat! It was wonderful riding with you; our topics of discussion were really interesting and informative! And I learned how to properly say Pugliese!

And that sure was one giant donut! But I know Don made it disappear in no time at all!

[Biciclista]

Today Susan126 and I did another 100k. Mine was my 10th.
This last month has been a bit different from my normal life. Much of it has been centered around hospitals, doctor appointments and stress because my DH is being treated for cancer, as many of you already know.
But we still did our 100k.. my DH was one week out of chemo and he finally felt good enough for a "big" ride.
However, I discovered that I am considerably less in shape than I was a month ago! I can't believe how much harder this "easy" 100k was from the last one~!!!!
Even though I have continued commuting once or twice a week, and even did a 42 mile ride 2-3 weeks ago. Owell, It's probably just stress
Anyway, besides my general wimpiness, we finished in 6 hours and 13 minutes, with about an hour and a half to spare.
The weather was amazing. We started in almost sun and rode to the edge of the rain (about 3 miles each direction) and then back out of it ... we ended in the sunshine.

[NbyNW]

I'm glad you got good weather even as the days are getting shorter.

Rest up, you've earned it!

[maillotpois]

Way to go!! It's not the speed or the strength - it's the consistency: doing 100k month after month, in spite of all other distractions. Really good job!

[Susan126]

You did great Mimi! And you forgot to mention that yesterday's ride gives you the 1000km Distance Award!!!!! And only two more 100k's to get your P12 award! I only have NINE more 100k's to go to get my P12 award! lol

What a great day it was and what a delicious pie I had after my dinner!

[Cynedra]

Awesome job Mimi and Susan. Way to go.