Jun 5, 2021
We did it!! Exhausted and sore and ready for some Pizza and Beer!
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We did it!! Exhausted and sore and ready for some Pizza and Beer!
10 miles to go. We’re so close yet so very far. Feet are cramping and seat is angry! 😜
And we found a big bike!
Quick stop ~71 miles in. I think everyone is struggling and is ready to be done. It’s hot. My seat is killing me…FUN! 😁
And we made it to the end! 51 miles to go. Everyone seems to be in good spirits.
Taking a stop at 48.70 miles. Really cool little place. Great place to stop and refuel. Had to fight through some cramping in the ole hamstring, but nothing a little hydration and stretching couldn’t fix.
Quarter of the way through! Fixed one flat and breaking to refuel!
We packed up and headed to Richmond today. Battled some rain, traffic, and a little bit of hunger. We made it safely to our beautiful little VRBO/AirBnB. We enjoyed dinner at the Oak & Apple…now on to more hydration and rest! We are hoping to start around 6:30am. Weather forecast is…clear and hot. Next stop…The VA Capital Trail!! We’re very excited to get this ride started!!
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I'm taking part in the JDRF Ride because I'm up for a physical and mental challenge that I know will be the experience of a lifetime. And, t
Ok now that I'm showered and comfortably parked in a soft, cushy chair...
The ride was beautiful in parts. Unrelenting at times. Wet, sunny, and exhausting. We started the ride around 7:30 and ended around 6:30. Taking road bikes on the VA Creeper Trail it's a different kind of difficult. With a completely rigid frame you feel everything. Every rock, stick, leaf... Absent of one minor crash we had really good luck. Surprisingly we had no flat tires. My chain fell off in a really random spot that was inconsequential at most. The continued thought of what Type One Diabetics go through definitely helped me power through. I also had a great peloton to ride with! There were definitely times where I thought "this is far enough", but I didn't want to give up on my group.
I am blown away by the amount of financial support everyone has contributed leading up to this event. I cannot tell you how touched and amazed I am by your generosity. The fundraising goes through the end of the year so...it's not too late! 😉 Thank you all again for your support.