Well made it to ts 32 this morning to awaken to myself flying downhill. So we decided that maybe a few houurs of sleep would be wise. I now have 24 hours to ride 160 miles to make the next time cutoff. This is no longer as easy as it sounds, as I must now balance my state of sleep against the desire to ride a bike across the country. So we will take a few hours to warm up the legs on the way to the next ts (time stop) and verify my status.
I have had a chance to look at the raam site and am dismayed to see Sancy Earls dnf just one ts behind me. I must say, however that the 40 miles leading up to Weabeau were incredibly hard after two days of Kansas. Never ever ever ending rollers of 50 feet with no relief in sight allowing you no chance to find any semblance of rhythm and stride.
more later when I find my glasses and can see what the hell I’m typing! A quick word of thanks to everyone who’s helping me continue on, and especially to Larina and Mom for coming all the way to Kansas to say hello. Thank you as well to wife Sammi for being there on the phone whenever I need to hear her voice.
Weird, but I now know what they mean the race doesn’t start till the Mississippi.
Wife Sammi
June 17th, 2010
You have this! GO BABY GO! I am here and ready to talk whenever you need me. I love you!!! All of PHS is cheering. You can hear them all over the Tri-cities I SWEAR! Nancy said to tell you all her BEST Wishes even though she is going out of town. She is going to call me on the 19th to hear about you crossing the finish line ON TIME!!!
Chuck
June 17th, 2010
Man you are a animal and just pedal baby the end is close…..WOW
eric johnston
June 20th, 2010
Nice to have you stop at TS32. thanks Eric Johnston TS Mgr