July 4, 2010, the Tour is on, my base miles are completed, the bike is packed for transport to the start, and the water in the river is perfect. Rode my last big training ride yesterday when we had south/southwest winds gusting up to 25 with temps topping out over 90. Rode out into the wind for sixty miles before changing my direction to work my way back to home. It will be nice to got on the
PacTour where this is support verses stopping in small town bars for ice water.
I had just gotten the bike back from Penn Cycle where they did a complete tune up/check over so the bike rolled like a new one. This is when it is fun to ride a good bike on the open road.
Today I broke down the bike and packed it up for it's trip to Everett with one of the PacTour vans. So that kind of sets up a good cool down week before the tour. Last week I spent some time on my mountain bike just spinning around. Then when I rode on Friday after doing the mountain bike for four days in a row I felt great. Maybe it is very good to ride a different sized bike, different weight, and different shoes.
So this week is time for total recovery for the body, yoga, spend time on the river, get things done around the house, and spend time with Kathy.
Travel day is next Friday, July 9 from Minneapolis to Seattle then start riding on Sunday, July 11 for the next 30 days in a row. Best sleep in a day or two now as there won't be the chance to do this while on the tour!
The time is now to be centered mentally and physically to enjoy one of America's great cycling adventures. "Namas day".
