Thursday proved to be very normal prep day. Several meetings which included a visit with the team doctor. Seems all systems go. Learned lots of the rules (perhaps not my favorite thing) and we all got a chance to introduce ourselves and tell the group some personal facts like what our favorite smell is. Kumbaya and all that. I prefer rules. All set though and a very nice group of people. UK, Australia, Canada,Slovakia, and the good old USA. A real melting pot. Not only can I not hear but I also can’t understand anybody.
Mike and I put the bikes together today. Took them for a quick spin and they are ready. Shout out to Mike at the Bicycle Rack in New Paltz for boxing up my bike perfectly.
Both Mike and I hear in Chile are taking copious notes as we too prepare to run some of these same outings in the Hudson Valley with the Hudson Valley Detours group. Enrollment in the spring sessions is starting to get some legs.
Quite a few triathletes here. Can’t help but tell them about Tommy’s races at Alpha Win. I am glad I work on commission. Lots of great athletes are taking part It could be that I am only one a bit challenged by the daunting 9 days ahead. I always say you can do anything for 9 days. The group from Australia biked across the continent last year. About 35 days. Hmmm
Tonight’s race prep meeting was straight forward. Seems tomorrow’s lodging includes bunk beds. Can’t imagine they mean all of us. Ride starts off climbing and we climb for 100 miles and then we stop. Temperature forecast to be 30 degrees( get used to the terminology). Hot, sunny and climbing. Fun mix. No pics today. Tomorrow nights report will include photos and some shots of the accommodations. Don’t miss it.
