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Wow…this year was unbelievable! Best weather in over 10 years and … we all felt like we were in our 30’s again!
The ride was cool, downhill, slightly cloudy and we had an AMAZING tailwind that pushed us the whole way home. Usually I’m working hard to ride 15-16 mph, this year we were cruising at 18-20mph with hardly an effort. Thank you north wind!!
And, many of you were SO generous this weekend with your donations! I’m not at $4,405 against my goal of $5,000 !! Woo hoo! There is still time to donate (in case you were waiting to make sure I actually rode AND finished😊) Thank you to EVERYONE that donated!
A few notes/thank you’s….
~ If you gave me a personal check, thank you! I handed it in on Friday 6/9 so it may take a few weeks to post.
~ Last year I raised $5,000, that put me as #34 in the top 150 fundraisers AND … top 5 women (out of 34 women – yes WAY more men do this ride than women, which is nice when it comes to our shower line being shorter/nonexistent)
~ I can still manage a backbend (see photo – I do a back bend, once a year on day 2 lunch of the ride)
~ Ned and Wendy are my biking buddies, Ned has rode 27 consecutive years and Wendy/I 29 of the last 31 – we use the time to get caught up on EVERYTHING in our lives, family, friends, dogs, work …
~ I ride for Team Target and Lily/Jacob are amazing team captains, this year there were loads of drinks and a delicious Mexican buffet
~ John and Jim are the trusty drivers who transport our bikes and luggage and take such good care of us, keeping us safe and making the trip up so much easier
Finally …THANK YOU! Whether $, notes of encouragement or good vibes for weather, you all pulled through for us.
Until next year! (and # 30!)… Peace, love and tailwinds…
T
