T-minus a couple days and counting
I'm already feeling the pain. Dreading the hills. Anticipating the ache in my ass. I just made my final arrangments of meeting my riding team mates early Saturday morning. So far, there is only one gal from last year that I will be riding with this year. And she will be just about the only person that I know. And I ride a lot slower than she does. But, thats ok. Maybe some good time by myself with some fresh air (and rain per the weather report) will do me some good. I enjoyed my experience last year, but I fear this one may be a bit more trying. There were certain people that I would have preferred be a part of this, they helped make my trip what it was last year. But I'm not about to forfeit the energy I put into fundraising for this. I just have to remember, its the last ride of the season. I did the ride to Portland just fine, this one will be just as good. Take my time, enjoy the sites and meet new people. I just have to keep reminding myself of that.