200 K Report (The Trifecta)

[betagirl]

Thanks guys. I'm pretty tired today, so I'm just chilling out on the couch watching Cyclism Sunday Tour de GA coverage. Some of the ride yesterday I thought about the guys doing Le Tour and the weather they experience. And they get on their bike the next day and do it again. It certainly is character building!

I do need better rain gear. I didn't bring the thingies to put between the clamp for my bike seat bag and my seat post, so I couldn't bring the bag with me, it'd move too much. So I loaded up what I could in my jersey. I had to choose between the wind breaker and the rain jacket. It did a decent job, but when it really started raining it finally soaked through. I'll be better prepared for the 300k. And yes, it'll be warmer! Or at least dry. I can handle cool weather. Just dry is all I ask

[Nanci]

On my ride today, I would have easily taken the drenching rain of last week over the wind of today. I HATE wind. There's no escaping it. At least in rain you can just settle in and go- it doesn't wear you out.

Nanci

[tprevost]

WOW, you are one tough lady! Great Job sticking it out in those adverse conditions! I hope that you will do the next one and that the conditions are better so that you get to enjoy it!

Excellent job, thanks for posting a ride report - I really enjoyed reading it!

Tracy

[betagirl]

Sadie - It's good to see someone else who has a similar attitude toward the whole being sick thing. I had to have a heart to heart with my gastroenterologist about what cycling means to me when he started talking about me taking time off. I told him I'd rather be dead than have to sit around at home to have manageable crohn's disease. He got the message and that hasn't come up since. He's actually pretty supportive of it all now, even though he worries sometimes. May your MS and my CD keep us off our bikes to a minimum

Well I took a nap that turned into 4 hours, and I think the aches have left my body from yesterday. It's supposed to rain here all week, so I'm not sure when I'll get back on my bike. If it's ok tomorrow, I'll try a recovery ride. Something nice and short

Oh and I had that milkshake. Oberweis cookies and cream. mmmmmmm

[greenmachine]

Oh and I had that milkshake. Oberweis cookies and cream. mmmmmmm

And a well deserved milkshake at that, Betagirl! Thank you for posting such a great ride report; your perseverence is inspiring!

Rest well... you earned it.
Judy

[cusepack]

Congratulations Beta!! Your will to complete the ride, despite the elements, was very inspirational. Get some rest and relish in your accomplishment