As many of you have probably read from either the group journal or the other riders' blogs, today was a little wet.... Raincoats were worn, everyone froze, miles were covered (and recovered by the many wrong turns), but ultimately we made it to one of our best welcomes yet spearheaded by a former B&Ber.
Now for my health update: the leg is doing MUCH better after the two build days (though my shoulder, another landing spot, decided to unveil its ailment and my hip as well), however, not good enough to carry me through the whole 90+ mile hilly ride today. I hit a fair piece and then called it quits in the name of healing and being able to ride another day. No fun. A little sad to have to miss the time on the bike (especially when I saw the elation on people's faces once they made it to the end point!) though I can accurately say I did not miss the anger and pain those same faces showed along the way... This is some tough stuff my friends.
Van time actually is a fun time, given the right ccircumstances. The waiting around and slowgoing in not so much, but having the music is great and there are fun conversations to be shared. it's always nice to spend some time with some of the leaders one on one and really get to know more about them. For instance--and UVA Guide, you'll get this more than others-- Tony and I today enjoyed sharing a plethora of urban slang and ebonics through some of the ride. Let's just say through the rain today that were a great many people with peas in the kitchen who looked toe up from the flo' up once they got off their bikes. We were all looking a hot mess, myself included.
So I'd say one of the highlights of the day was probably the musical clothing I had going on at the lunch stop today. Thanks to the low temp (~65ish?) and wet weather everyone was freezing. I felt, since I was not riding that I ought to share the cold weather gear I have accumulated over many outdoor adventures and thus I outfitted 8 other people with my stuff. Good times by all after that!
now I must go to bed for I am fading fast...read other blogs for more info on the day. buonanotte!!
ciao ciao, cvh
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