The big bike ride weekend. We've been training for weeks. We had our gear ready. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. We were only able to ride 72 miles of the 86 mile day one. The officials called the ride around 1pm due to incoming bad weather. We got into the car just before the skies opened up. They cancelled day two around 6pm Saturday night because of the weather reports/warnings for Sunday. Weather reports are another discussion....seriously, are they morons? I can guess better than they can. It was quite the thunderstorm Saturday night, but, Sunday had no rain in sight. We could have rode, but, it was a little chilly. Oh well, we had tons of fun Saturday night.
But first, the ride. We all rocked! We started in the back of the pack, due to mishaps with Julie's bike tire. So, it was around 7:30am before we crossed the start line. Our average mph for the first 35 miles was 18.4. That's great for me, especially with the humidity level. At one of the rest stops, we felt a cold gust of wind and hurried past Lake Ray Roberts to get to lunch. We had one of our support people there with our windbreakers. Of course, five minutes after we left lunch with the windbreakers on, the weather turned back to humid and hot. After pulling into the last rest stop, the announcement was made over the loudspeaker that the ride was cancelled for the day. They had reports of hail and lightening that were coming in. Talk about frustrating - we had 14 miles left and we were all feeling great and wanted to cross the finishline. Some people hopped on their bikes and took off. We were glad we didn't do that - it took about 20 minutes and the rain started pouring. So, we called Dwane for a pick up and got out of there.
We all went to the hotel, took showers, and went to grab dinner. While at On The Border, we got word that the ride had been cancelled and the drinking commenced. Margaritas and beer, what else do you need? How about 90s trivia - guys vs girls, back at the hotel? It was ON! Of course, the girls won. We are awesome.
Thanks to everyone who donated - I've raised $1460 this year so far. Woo Hoo!!
But first, the ride. We all rocked! We started in the back of the pack, due to mishaps with Julie's bike tire. So, it was around 7:30am before we crossed the start line. Our average mph for the first 35 miles was 18.4. That's great for me, especially with the humidity level. At one of the rest stops, we felt a cold gust of wind and hurried past Lake Ray Roberts to get to lunch. We had one of our support people there with our windbreakers. Of course, five minutes after we left lunch with the windbreakers on, the weather turned back to humid and hot. After pulling into the last rest stop, the announcement was made over the loudspeaker that the ride was cancelled for the day. They had reports of hail and lightening that were coming in. Talk about frustrating - we had 14 miles left and we were all feeling great and wanted to cross the finishline. Some people hopped on their bikes and took off. We were glad we didn't do that - it took about 20 minutes and the rain started pouring. So, we called Dwane for a pick up and got out of there.
We all went to the hotel, took showers, and went to grab dinner. While at On The Border, we got word that the ride had been cancelled and the drinking commenced. Margaritas and beer, what else do you need? How about 90s trivia - guys vs girls, back at the hotel? It was ON! Of course, the girls won. We are awesome.
Thanks to everyone who donated - I've raised $1460 this year so far. Woo Hoo!!
Below are some fun pics from the weekend.
Julie, Tom, and Barbie at the start line.
Barbie's excited because they just announced our team name over the loudspeaker.
The start line. 3,000 cyclists.
The scrumptious lunch - BEST PB&J
The last rest stop where we were forced to stop. We had to leave our bikes and get the heck out of there. The volunteers loaded all the bikes and took them to the finish line.
Nora, Julie, Kris, and Tom's sad faces after we found out we had to quit for the day.
Loading up the Yukon with 4 bikes, luggage, coolers, and all of us. It was packed!
The inside of Barbie and Larry's Pathfinder. They crammed the rest of the bikes and luggage, plus, their group. I'm not sure we could have fit anyone else or another piece of luggage.
Larry - trying to tie down the bikes.
UPDATE ON THE DUCKS: The ducks are gone. After the storm on Wednesday, the ducks left the pool. They were there Thursday morning when I left for work and then gone when I got home. They haven't made an appearance since then. The pool, however, is about to overflow. Stop raining!!
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