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DAY 25
Today was about teamwork. The four riders, Geoff, Gary, Raul and myself, pulled together on the first two rides and rode in formation for the entire shift. Wow. It was very powerful. We each took five minute leads in the front, effectively breaking the wind (and occasionally, breaking wind) for the group behind. This drafting thing is pretty amazing. At the end of the third leg (25 miles each time), the group had spread a little bit as the pace we set was a bit hot for Gary (we were averaging over 20 and the humidity was a mutha).
For me it was plus/minus. On the plus side: teamwork. Freaking beautiful. Having everyone together -- beautiful. Being part of a unit -- beautiful. Our pace (when we got into camp) was excellent). Our SAG stops were short and measured (not too much cooling down).
On the minus side: Not stopping to take pictures of things that were interesting; feeling more mechanical than adventurous; sometimes not paying attention to the road as the point in drafting is to watch the pedals of the person in front of you (trusting they’re watching the road).
So we’ll see how to work some of the kinks out. It is a good thing, overall, but perhaps for one or two of our legs each day we’ll have a breakout session where everyone rides at their own pace. Maybe...we’ll see.
By the by -- two more flats for me today. We changed my tire with the hopes that maybe that would cure my flat-itis.
LATER...
Miserable hot today. I sat outside and worked on the internet for about two hours in a shady spot (wireless internet in RV parks -- oh yeah!). I drank about 60 ounces of water and had no need to pee. There’s all the info you never wanted on my bodily functions.
We ate at another Texas Roadhouse restaurant and they liked our story so much they gave out bands and commitment cards to every customer that came through the door over the 90 minutes we were there. In addition, Raul got a free t-shirt.
I’m sleeping outside tonight again. The tent is great and, with the air mattress, it should be a nice night.
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