DAILY BLOG

One the struggles of the preparation for the bike tour is finding enough time in the day for long distance training. A 20-25 mile ride is easy to squeeze into the afternoons, but trying to go 50 or more miles during a weekday is hardly possible, given everything else going on in our lives. This week, however, the boys are on spring break, so we have had more flexibility than usual. Today, the weather cooperated, so we decided to ride at least 50 miles—a good early spring milestone as we build up towards 100-120 miles. We almost made it. However, because of a dentist appointment I had to get the kids to, we were only able to fit in 44 miles. But we felt good afterwards, so we feel like we are on track for June.

WARNING: Looking directly into Rich’s sunglasses can cause retina burns!

The 50 degree weather was short-lived, however. By the next morning we were greeted with an April snow shower:

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