DENVER
Well, after such a fun evening last night, what else could compare.
Our service today was at a local stadium, which we rode our bikes to (of course)...and then around the track of the stadium prior to the service for all to see who is a cyclist.
The service was a very nice service, but quite sweltering hot in the stands with the sun beating down on us the entire time.
After the sevice we were bussed down to downtown Denver, and spent a couple of hours on the streets wandering. We took the local transit home, and hit up a 7-11 for a slurpee, the temp is in the high 30's almost 40's. Then we walked over to the local bike shop for cleats for someones shoes. And now, we are in the school, with air conditioning, and lovely high speed internet.
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Tyler: broke his collarbone coming out of a paceline...accordian/braking/ paceling.... and now is on his way home. Pray for peace of mind for such a diligent, and good cyclist who now cannot complete the tour.
Arnie: Last weekend Arnie tore his achilles tendon, he went home, and on Friday just past had surgery to mend it. Pray that he can regain his mobility and keep his great character in happy spirits. He has a huge heart and is such a kind soul.
KNEES: knees are becoming a common hurt for cyclists. Many need to be careful with cycling and how hard they push themselves.
2 comments:
WOW! I just had to catch up on a week and a half of reading cuz we were gone!! Sounds like so much fun!! Every morning at breakfast we discuss how far you have to go and the hills you'll have to climb (courtesy of the book :)). The boys miss you and pray for you every night!!
Take care, keep writing your awesome tales and having a great time!!
Love Becca.
Ps... really?.. 81kms? I dont know... you'd better be careful. I keep imagining the crazy road rash that could happen... we want you to still have SKIN when you come back!!
Hey Julia,
Bud here (the chain fix guy from Seattle lol), hey I was reading your blog and saw that some of the riders are having troubles with the knees, heres a tip for them (and you if you are having similar troubles), if your knees are hurting you are in too difficult of a gear. If your knees are bugging you on a ride, shift down one or two gears to an easier gear and get your RPM's up a bit. Your knees will thank you. Trust me on this one.
Take care!
Bud Bakker
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