We left Prattville Alabama today headed Columbus Georgia. It was warm this morning with a warning of hot around the corner. We all rode out together, which is unusual. The fast riders hung back a bit speed wise and rode with the slower riders for a change, it was nice. We had 114 miles and 3000 ft. of climbing to do. I am tired today and my butt and legs are sore. Right after the first sag stop I felt like I could not make my legs work, they were on strike. After climbing a 14 percent grade hill I found out why. My wheel had cracked and gone out of tune which was causing the wheel to rub on the brake pad, the wheel would barely go around. The rough roads take a toll on everything including your body.
We rode thru Tuskegee Alabama today, the home of the Tuskegee Airman, the black pilots. The college there was beautiful. We saw not one other white person while we were there.
No dog chases today, but the wind was in our face all day. It looks like the wind is going to be in our face for the rest of the ride. Oh well 3 days left, I am so ready to be done and see everyone. Today was hard on me.
Life Is Good Ride On.
3 more days! You can do it!! I'm sorry to hear about your wheel, what a bummer. I am dying over the picture of Mike and Karen. You've got to get up the courage and ask them what is going on with the matching clothes, otherwise it will be a mystery forever! I can't wait to see you! Hang in there. I hope your legs feel rested and strong tomorrow. Love you!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like if it's not one challenge, then it's another. That stinks about your wheel. Hopefully the ride was better for you once you figured out what was going on. You are SO close to being done; you can do it!! And we will be there waiting for you on Friday. Love you!
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