Well, I’d lie if I said it was easy. It wasn’t bad, but back-to-back 75 mile (well, 75 and 78) mile days is a good test. Started off Day 2 in Whitewater and found a co-worker and his team. Rode with them to mile 41, then hauled as best I could so Sara wouldn’t be stuck at the finish line too long. The group riding with stops was a bit slower pace than I rode the day before. But anyways, had a good time and finished the ride with plenty left in the tank. Finish line stuff was amazing. Never would you think that you could get a cheering crowd like that for a charity ride. The coolest bit at the end was the chance to get your rider number autographed by a group of ladies suffering with MS. It made the ride way more personal, and to really feel the good that myself and all my donors added to theirs, and the lives of others. I ended up with $1241 in donations, which was way more than I imagined I could gather. Humbling happiness is a good way to describe it. So, thanks to all those who helped out. What a great event, and I can’t wait until next year.
As usual, some pics :)
Some beautiful new asphalt. It was a welcome relief after a section of Wisconsin's 'finest' pavement :)
Snapping while rolling along...
Jesse, son of my coworker and a great riding partner!
Who's that fool?
Me at the finish...sporting my awesome thank you jersey for raising over $1000.
The wonderful ladies offering up their invaluable autographs.
The ladies' handiwork!
The day's mileage.
Enjoying a post-ride Pepsi...and my helmet hair is teh sexy :)
