Our transition point for our noon ride was on the side of the road just across from a BIG Texan farm. As we prepared our gear and bikes, the owner of the farm came out to see if we were okay. He graciously offered up space on his property for the transition so that we don't have to be on the road, as well as wanted to know how he could send in a donation to support our efforts. Awesome.
Later on in the day around 9pm at a rest stop for Team 4 (we had stopped by to say hello)...the Sheriff's deputy dropped in to see if the riders were okay. His wife had called him letting him know that she saw a group of cyclists riding on the dark road as well as the 'silage' in the air. Apparently it can be dangerous when exposed to it too much in the air....no wonder my lungs felt like they needed to be cleaned out after our ride! Haha...all is good...
We did 113k today...toughest day in terms of riding due to a very strong wind (the wind farm we passed by was probably a big clue!).
Last long ride tomorrow. The 110k cap is apparently off and we my try for a full century (160k) - something to check off my list if we get there!
I will post photos from the day in a separate blog update.
- billy
Hi Billy and team! You guys totally rock! I am so incredibly excited as I now count down the hours, not days. Will be in Austin around 8 pm tomorrow eve and can't wait to great you on Friday.
ReplyDeleteHugs! Your Warrior, Kim