Tour De Cure Completed!....(or a downhill is sure to be followed by an uphill!)

My inspiration for riding.... DAD!















My riding partner, Pat














Well, today was the day!! The 30 mile bike ride for diabetes was today. My friend Pat and I rode for the team that is sponsored by one of our schools. Again this year, I was overwhelmed by the support I received. I raised $800 again! Thanks so much to all of my sponsors..... you all rock! Last year, I completed the ride on a mountain bike. This year, I purchased a Trek road bike, thinking it would be easier..... not so much. I was plagued with knee issues and by the first rest stop at 14 miles, I was literally crying with pain. Pat encouraged me to continue, so I kept peddling along. The uphills definitely out numbered the down hills..... We completed the 30 miles in 3 hours (including 30 minutes combined at the rest stops). This was an improvement for me, as last year it took me about 3.5 hours. I was going as slow as 5mph up some hills, 3mph if you count the one that i walked up!. The fastest speed i clocked was 28mph, down a hill, of course. The funny thing about this was that the speed limit on that road was 25mph! :) All in all, a good day!

Here's to you DAD!! Love you!