Thursday, July 3, 2008

Back in AB!! July 1

We completed our first "Century" today, which is a ride over 100 miles. This is pretty exciting as it has definitely been the longest ride for both Kelly and I but Brett has done a ride this long before. Just knowing that we are capable of this is a huge boost. My Dad met us near Blairmore and is going to ride with us most of the way to Lethbridge. This is going to be a nice change and I definitely feel refreshed despite the fact that we didn't sleep much last night

We stopped in Fort Macleod for lunch and it was a good thing we did, we missed the crazy downpour that Lethbridge experienced. It wouldn't have been much fun riding in that. We still had rain East of Fort Macleod but it wasn't too bad. Its getting covered in road grime that is the most irritating. Most of the big trucks change lanes to avoid showering us in the road sludge. But somehow we all end up drenched and sandy, having a shower is definitely the thing that I look forward to most after a long ride. Well showers and dinner :o)

We arrived in Lethbridge in the late afternoon and it was so nice to be back in a house. Even though it is only for a short time, I'm so excited to have a rest day tomorrow, and head to the University for a BBQ and to see everyone that has been supporting us.


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