Mucho miles; high heat; driving Pyrennean rain; scary heights; Cat 1,3,4 climbs so far; descents you could not believe; 50 mph downhills like a snap; hairpin turns; broken rib; moho with bruises; wife needs a beach; topless beaches; fizzy lemonade; 34/27 gears; chamois cream; 2 flats; 250 km tomorrow (end of stage 6 + stage 7); cows with bells; old man with goats; Tourmalet in 2 days; 20K ride with Greg Henderson of Team Columbia Highroad; lost over and over again; full moon over the Mediterranean; sore parts; GU and Chomps for brunch, lunch and snacks; whey protein; cold moho showers; Ambien; Cancellara, Cavendish, Lance!?; too early but I believe; Hi to work, home, Green Bay, Team Kaos, Omaha, Mike, Jenny, Lucy, Liz, Kip, Mom; miss the dogs; Hello, Bon jour; Hola; Fred is the man; Jerry to the rescue; Julie, please eat; road becomes a river; vino; tears; late nights; long days; roundabouts x 100; moho turns on a dime (or a curb); Auchan...Auchan; unmarked routes; tiny cars; dogs in restauraunts; scooters; Tour de France; if it was easy....everyone would do it.
Au revoir, Adios, later.
- Dave
Rapha (ruined) racing
5 years ago
Dave and Julie....you are awesome. Keep rolling! Every day will be a bit easier than the last. It is a once in a lifetime deal that most people would not have the guts to do!!! Jeff D.
ReplyDeleteUncle Dave and Aunt Julie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates. Hoping the trip gets better and better. Thinking of you guys and can't wait to hear more. Love Ya Lots and take care
Hugs
Steph