Our first day on the road left Salt Lake City shortly after 8am this morning. We rode 80 rolling miles, then headed up Mt Nebo. It was a 113 mile ride with 7162' of climbing elevation and a max of 9400'. We rode the first 79 miles at an 18.8 average. I was shocked to not be gasping as I passed the 7000' and then 8000' signs on the side of the road. The climb was 20 miles! The sweeper van grabbed me at 97.08 miles after 6 hours 24 minutes on the bike. My legs both locked up as I got off the bike and I stood there propped up by my Amira for 5 full minutes (in excessive pain) before shuffling toward the van. The evening massage was excruciating but necessary, so I "manned up" and dealt with it. Now I'm hanging out in recovery tights, hydrating. I want to send major props out to my riding partners for all their support and for letting me hang off the back of the way too fast for me pace line. I love you all...
(I couldn't figure out how to post pics from my iPad but I'll do that when I get home)
Until tomorrow!
Patty
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