Exhausted

We awoke early yesterday and drove to Lancaster for the 13th annual Lancaster Country Ride. It was my first time to participate in this ride, and I found it to be a big challenge! The cycling routes traversed a variety of terrain, from flats to rolling hills, miles of bluebonnet fields, and some really challenging climbs. Add in the 25-35 mph winds, and the path became downright difficult! Even though the ride was trying, it was still good training for the MS 150 and our upcoming cycling trip in Prague.

Waiting at the starting line for my first 42-mile ride!

Gary and Kari resting after one of the long climbs

Shetland ponies and goats

We also saw camels and zebras on the ride…pretty bizarre sight to see in the middle of the nowhere.

One of the few flat stretches on the ride

The group — five miles from the finish line!

After battling the winds and the hills (my archenemies), I was completely exhausted. The finish line has never looked so good before! My legs complained for the rest of the day, reminding me of how brutal a 42-mile ride can be with strong wind resistance and uneven terrain. At the end of the day, I’m really glad that I completed the ride, but I could’ve done without the wind. I’m going to go get some more rest now.