Did you make it there and back again?
Did you see your pics?
I did, and I did!
The one with my mouth full was too funny! Loved the shots of the dogs. Great job on catching me in motion!
Rosie, the jersey is the one from last year's RAMROD (Ride Around Mt. Rainier in One Day) and is an artist's rendering of Mt. Rainier and Reflection Lakes. It's my favorite jersey, and always a conversation starter, lol...
The ride was great. I arrived in Portland at 8:10 pm, not exactly as early as I wanted, but my average speed was 15 mph which I was thrilled with! Didn't get rained on at all, and actually got sunburnt a bit, the weather was absolutely perfect at 68-71 degrees. People were generally very friendly and supportive of one another, it was a great time. The only thing I had problems with was a low fuel moment at around mile 75 and very sore seat and arms for the last 25 miles. My legs were doing great, believe it or not!
Sunday, I biked/rode the lightrail over to our church in Vancouer, then it was back on the bike that afternoon to ride back up the route to stay in Longview Sunday night. It was very fun to be riding out and seeing all the 2-day riders riding towards Portland. I saw the unicycle rider that I've heard does the ride every year, and got quite a few confused/"you-are-insane" looks from the few who had the energy to look up from the road and see me. Then it was back to Chehalis yesterday where I met my parents for dinner (and some much-needed TLC).
Thanks, everyone, for your prayers and best wishes!! I'm ready to do it again next year, so who knows??