Today’s ride was a bit sad, not because it was our first day of riding over 100 miles, but because both the north and south teams went in different directions. It was bittersweet because we formed great relationships with the cyclists on the south route; however, we also knew that by splitting from the south team we would become closer with each other.
The first century ride was pretty difficult for most of the team, especially since a significant amount of our team has been either sick or injured. Some even suggested the 110 mile ride was harder than Kirkwood. One of the difficulties of this ride was the sheer boredom factor. We were on the “loneliest highway” in America; Highway 50. To keep ourselves entertained each pace line tried to think of entertaining topics to discuss. One pace line even sung the entire song of 99 bottles of beer on the wall. Another set of cyclists discussed everyone’s respective life story from birth to present day.
Dinner was excellent and it was provided by Beta Sigma Phi, which is a local women’s service fraternity in Austin, NV. The dinner was basically a Thanksgiving spread of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and loads of other items. I must say that the women were wonderful. The 110 miles took a toll on the North team so we decided to get to bed early at the Austin Town Hall in order to get back on the wonderful Highway 50.
The first century ride was pretty difficult for most of the team, especially since a significant amount of our team has been either sick or injured. Some even suggested the 110 mile ride was harder than Kirkwood. One of the difficulties of this ride was the sheer boredom factor. We were on the “loneliest highway” in America; Highway 50. To keep ourselves entertained each pace line tried to think of entertaining topics to discuss. One pace line even sung the entire song of 99 bottles of beer on the wall. Another set of cyclists discussed everyone’s respective life story from birth to present day.
Dinner was excellent and it was provided by Beta Sigma Phi, which is a local women’s service fraternity in Austin, NV. The dinner was basically a Thanksgiving spread of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and loads of other items. I must say that the women were wonderful. The 110 miles took a toll on the North team so we decided to get to bed early at the Austin Town Hall in order to get back on the wonderful Highway 50.
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