I am thrilled to report that we are all EFI. Janie and I logged in around 509 miles.
Yesterday's ride was short and beautiful. We all stayed up and drank too much on Thursday night. It was probably a blessing in disguise that the weather was too cold for hanging out in the wine garden each night since we cannot resist temptation. We were all feeling the alcohol on our final day of riding. No energy to our legs as the day progressed. We all felt listless and so glad it was flat and nearly over.
Waking up in the morning cold was again so miserable. Jett decided to forego the chill you to the bone breakfast dining in the tent. It worked because she was a powerhouse in our paceline all morning. Janie and Cathy also were super solid, as was our new friend Dan. I'm still taking it easy.
Our rest stops were both at wineries. Gorgeous!!! Then back at camp for the big finish with cheering crowds, etc., (including some tired belly dancers). I experienced some ocular moisture at that point. Jett and Janie were dry as a bone and so glad to be done.
Then we met up with Cathy at the dining for our final meal together and our good-byes. Janie and Jett loved my RAGBRAI sister and want to ride with her again.
Then our last mobile truck shower and the long drive home. We all took turns at the wheel. At 10 PM we had an hour to go and Jett was flagging. I plugged my iPod into the car speakers and blasted our favorite singalong tunes. Poor Janie.
Got home by 11, unloaded bikes and bags. Pet the cats. Today we pick up Max the dog!!
We all had a great time, but were way too cold and very uncomfortable in our tents. We highly recommend this as a must-do as a cycling vacation, but none of us will do it again.
Next year: Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway. One week, over 50,000 feet of climbing (twice what we did here) and staying in hotels!!!!
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