atheophilus's Journal

Went out this morning determined to get 50 in at least, the heat wipes me out and it was 84 at 6:00 am when i started. Anyway i started ok went North, then South into the wind which was at about 15. Was riding along at my pace and was passed by 2 people. One wasn't really fast and i caught and passed him right away. The other was an experienced rider and was keeping a pretty good pace against that wind (14+) so it took a few miles to catch him, about 6. Finally i did and passed him as well but he hung on to my wheel (drafted off of my momentium) till he turned, but never did pass again. Well about 1/2 mile after he turned and it was the halfway point for me. Shade and benches where i usually catch my breath. Today took longer than normal cos i was wiped out riding that strong against that wind. So i left and went to the downtown area where there is a park. Along the trail there is a misting station, a water hook up that is about 7 foot tall and sprays mist when you hit the button. AAAAAHHHHHH   MAN that felt good, i hit the button about 10 times :-) Another 10 miles and a couple of stops and then there is a Jack in the Box! Usually i don't stop, it's only about 8 miles to the house but today i was near heat exaustion so i went in for a pair of tacos and ice water and i got a Strawberry smoothie as well!!! BRAIN FREEZE!!!! But it helped me recover to ride the extra miles, even to do a little extra at the end to get the 50 miles.

So it is the 4th and i got 50 in, Happy 4th everyone and happy birthday USA.