Today was one of our two rest days. It was a great day here in Albuquerque NM. I spent the day doing chores. Cleaning and working on the bike, washing clothes and the like. The hotel also has a pool and a sauna, which were great. I stayed off the bike, but did walk around the area just to keep the legs moving.
I got a chance to meet Per from Denmark. Another one of these intense athletes. Guess I will be seeing him only at breakfast.
Just a quick couple of stories on these first seven days. I was talking with the staff and they say that last year was the hottest and this year was the coldest. In past years, they've had entire groups skip ahead several days. In one instance, several riders rented a car and drove to the next state. In another, a group of riders caught the train and skipped several days. I certainly can appreciate that.
Tomorrow is a tough day, but it should get somewhat easier the next day. Tomorrow is our second highest climbing day and third longest mileage. We're headed to Las Vegas NM. I believe it is our last day on the interstate. Tomorrow is also the first time I will be riding a day that I didn't ride last year (I only was signed up for the first seven days last year). From here on out, it will all be new to me.
I want to thank all of you sending e-mails and posting comments. It means so much and helps get me through these long days.
Stayed tune for the further adventures of 14 outstanding athletes and one middle-aged actuary trying to hang on.
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