home again and struggling with re-entry

[copndoc]

I know just what you mean, even though I didn't ride near as long as you! I got back from the EMS Memorial Bike Ride on May 27, then rode a century the next day. We ride from Boston to Alexandria VA in 7 days to honor EMS workers in the US that have died in the line of duty. I rode about 400 miles of the 535 miles this year (my 2nd year doing the ride). The "ribbon candy" hills of PA were too much for this 60 year old!!!

It does seem strange to not be riding each day though. No cue sheets, no road markings, no GNU, no bananas - just seems strange! It sounds like you were on a great ride!!!

[jessmarimba]

Sounds like a wonderful trip!! I marched with a drum & bugle corps for 5 summers and I bet my parents wished we had re-entry instructions like that By the time I got home from the summer I could eat in 2 minuts flat, shower in about 30 seconds, picked food up off the ground and ate it (regardless of the 5-second rule) and only wore a shirt when I went in a store. Some days I miss how simple life can be on the road.

[Artista]

1757 Miles!!!! You're one tough lady! Glad you had a great time. I enjoyed your updates & pics. Thanks for sharing.

[zoom-zoom]

Wow! I cannot fathom this!

I would add: no need to yell "car back" when being passed while driving.

[Catrin]

Welcome home, I can't imagine what the re-entry must be like! There are few ways to really un-plug and what you just did is one of them If you have more stories to share we would love to hear them!

[katluvr]

I have had similar re-entry issues after 5-6 day bike vacations! I still expect a beer the minute I get off the bike at the end of the day's ride!

I really think I could live that way! (Get up, eat, cue sheet, bike, beer, eat, sleep and do it all over the next day!)

Sounds like an awesome trip!

K