Well, that could have been one of the toughest rides either Tom or I have ever done. Stage two will be remembered for sure... This day had everything - a blistering fast start that excited the road racer in me - we found ourselves in a pack of about 50 guys flying along a dirt road at speeds averaging about 23 mph for the first hour and a quarter, it had some (a lot) of steep technical loose rocky climbing, steep technical loose (scary loose) decending, a three quarter mile "hike-a-bike" called stairway to heaven, heat, headwinds, and miles more dusty undulating dirt roads through barren ostrich farmland, followed by a zig zag double track laden with wheel sucking sand pits. Today was the longest day at 132km or 81 miles - a long way on mountain bikes. Climbing today was a mere 7,405ft. We finished at around 7hrs 38 min and in the top 200 teams - pretty good. I was proud of how well Tom rode today considering how dang hard, hot and long it was and his time off the bike from the knee... I have the feeling today culled the field a bit!
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You guys are my idols! Kudos...keep up the good work. No matter how are it gets, remember it's better than sitting at work. Keep on keeping on!!!
Holy Moly, keep up the great work!!! Michelle and I have been tuned into the blog, enjoying your pain from afar, sipping cold cocktails and rooting you on the best we can from our comfortable couch. We leave for Costa Rica tomorrow, so may not be able to comment anymore. But know we will be thinking of you and cheering you two on from our own heat filled adventure of sorts. Tired arms from french pressing coffee, blisters on feet from sandals around the pool and margarita elbow! We share your pain. Seriously though, you guys RULE!!!! Be Great!
Guess the massage will feel good
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