03 October 2011

I did it

The goal was to ride my bicycle from my garage to St. Charles in 2 days.  AND I did it.  As we rode and took breaks, I set texts to my sweetheart and my mom.

The first day went something like this:
September 6
8:39 am
Just left the house.  At Scott blvd, waiting for Brock.  Updates to follow...boy howdy it is cold on the bike!  :)

9:44 am
Passed coopers landing and it's warm enough to shed the extra shirt. :)

10:30 am
In hartsburg and we are having a snack.  It's really peaceful and quiet on a Tuesday....oooooo! and it is Brock's birthday!

11:24 am
Arrived in Jefferson city.  taking a break and having a snack.  It is very nice to have the wind at our backs!

12:25 pm
Now in Tebbet's.  Starting to feel like a real ride!  :)  47 miles down.

1:08 pm
Reached Mokane.  Resting and eating a bit.  Just 25 miles to get to Hermann.

2:02 pm
In Portland, MO.  This is the last stop before we get to Hermann.  Darn, my legs are tired.
BTW - that's 62 miles so far!  :)

7:40 pm
Made it to Hermann at 3:30.  We've had dinner and wine.  Now it's time for bed.

September 7th
10:12 am
Just rolled 100 miles on the odometer.  Left Hermann and have been riding for 16 miles and still no break.
Just found a stop and taking a break.  Still feeling good. Trelor is the stop.  :)

11:13 am
Stopping in Dutzhow.  34 miles to go, setting a goal of 2 pm arrival in St. Charles.

12:46 pm
Today seems to be going better...it could be the sorter distance or the fact that the end is in sight.  We are in Weldon Spring Site and only have 16 miles to go.
Thank you mom and Jacque for the words of encouragement and your willingness to listen to me prattle on.  I love you both.  :)

2:05 pm
Just reached St. Charles.

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