I completed my longest training ride so far, 43 miles, out in the Cibolo area. While it was referred to by several on the ride as a “recovery route” (from the rigors of training on Saturday), it was nevertheless very challenging with a head wind nearly all the way.
Okay, I hear every alumni cyclist saying: “We told you so, Tony!” I've always understood the complaints about the head wind on the Valero Bike to the Beach, there's nothing I can do about it, but now I can appreciate those comments.
Anyway, as hard as the ride was today the difficulty just evaporated after my interaction with a lady (Gloria) at our half-way point. She saw the name of the Bike to the Beach on several jerseys and so naturally asked if we were training for the October ride. She introduced herself and said “Thank you, I have MS!” We had a nice chat, and she went on her way.
As we saddled up and rode out of our half-way stop, I heard Gloria (still in the parking lot) proudly tell a lady standing with her, “See those guys, they are riding for me!”
The rest of the day was easy, thanks to Gloria and the appreciation she had for us doing what we do for her. It was a great day! I'm not going to let today's blog end with this and Gloria's wonderful spirit.
C ya on the road. Tony
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