We’re off to see the wizard
New state, new time zone, and the second double century ride of the tour. Not a bad day considering that the last 30 miles were a total mindgame for me. Don’t know why but sometimes it works like that.
We were having a good ride with a nice group similar to yesterday with everyone taking turns up front. About 5 miles before the second SAG at 75 miles I started to wonder why I agreed to do this in the first place. I was struggling to keep up and all the little things were bugging me. I told everyone at the SAG that I was just going to spin in the last 25 miles and forget the paceline.
About 5 miles out of the SAG Lester noticed that my rear tire was soft. Hey maybe that’s why riding's been so difficult. I decided to just pump it up the best I could and take my chances that I could get in and fix it then. It did hold but mentally I was done. There wasn’t much to see except the shift change at the Tyson plant outside Garden City. I got to the hotel a few minutes after the rest of the group and with a gourmet dinner at the Golden Corral and a good night’s rest I should be ready to roll tomorrow but if you ask me tonight, I'm never getting back on my bike again!
Today’s ratings: (the higher the better or easier)
Scenery: 3 (hey it’s
Road conditions: 6 (please leave the chip seal off the breakdown lane!)
Grunt factor: 3 (don't let the Garmin profile fool you...it's NOT a downhill run)
Scott,
ReplyDeleteNoticed the Harpoon jersey today. Recently, Harpoon had it's annual B2B ride in support of brain cancer research at Dana Farber. Family friend and co-founder, Dan Kenary lost his brother Jim to brain cancer, he would be 53. Jim's sons Jim III and Sam (both rides) are following your progress. We all hope that today you have your very best ride....remember DQ stands for Don't Quit!!
Charlie
At least you weren't a part of that shift change at the Tyson plant about to head to your Kansas home.
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Scott,
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your blog everyday. We drive through Ohio all the time so I know what you mean about the scenery. I'm sure that isn't helping. You had such an exciting first few weeks that driving through the midwest will be a real test. You can do it. Think of all the people living vicariously through you right now.
Karen S.
Scott, you are doing so fantastic! What a trip! Hang in there, don't get discouraged! This is an adventure you'll treasure forever!
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