Nothing particularly stands out today - except that we really liked that B&B we stayed in the last two nights. The two women who run it have a real gift for making guests feel at home and comfortable. But we had to get up and ride out this morning.
This part of the trip is starting to make me think about the third quarter of quite a few century rides I have done. The beginning of the ride usually feels great. The early middle still feels pretty good. Then you stop for lunch and are so glad to stretch out for a while and you realize there are still a lot of miles to go. I never seem to appreciate that part.
This is different. My legs are pretty much beyond fatigue. Oh, they may make a few minor complaints here & there, but they don't feel much different at the end of the day than they do at the start. We have been very lucky. No injuries (unless we count Bruce's accident on the luge-like device in Vermont) and no falls and nothing more than discomfort from all the hours on the saddle. I don't have the sense that it is too hard.
I do have the sense that it is long. I think it really boils down to two factors. First and foremost, I miss everyone at home, and to a lesser degree I miss familiar places and food and routines. Second, I have reached the point where I want to do more. Have more variety in my days. Use my brain more.
But like the centuries, I am also looking forward to finishing the ride. I know there are still lots of beautiful places to ser and interesting people to meet.
It will be hard to say goodbye to Aline tomorrow. It has been such fun spending all the time with her, and she has made our lives so much easier!!! But Liz & Raven will catch up with us tomorrow evening & I know we'll have a great time with them, and we will see Kiana and Juliet on Wednesday. Lots to look forward to.
Today? Nothing special, but no problems.
Miles today: 74
Total miles so far: 3306
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