Monday, May 16, 2011

Day 13 - storm dodgers

46.5 miles , 2730ft climbing, 4-1/2 hrs ride time, 15 mph headwind

Well we thought today was going to be a shocker. The weather forecast was atrotious. That's why we did the huge day yesterday, so we could get a day in front in case is was too bad to cycle. We got a motel last night so we wouldn't have to pack up in the rain. It rained all night and it was blowing hard and about 6 degrees when we got up. It was looking grim. We walked into town for a coffee heart starter. By the time we got back the weather was on the improve. When we rode out of Fort Bragg we dodged a big storm that missed us by minutes. Then the sun came out. Apart from the horrid head wind the day was magnificent. It reached 19 degrees. The warmest so far. The riding was HARD. We fought for every mile. Lisa had a very sore tummy so she did it super tough. We just took it slow and got through with only one meltdown. Snaps to Lisa for sticking it out. Tonight we made a small port town with a beautiful inn looking over the harbor. Just as we were having dinner our new friends rocked into town. But that's another story.

Regards

Mike from iPhone

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