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We did it!!!

Well folks we did it!! The whole 50 miles and boy oh boy was I pooped! Logan is such a pretty place to ride a little stinky in some areas, but overall a great ride. Nice and flat no big hills. There was a ton of ladies there too, I think over 3,000. My mom and I only saw one other tandem and it looked like a  mom and daughter team too, the best kind of team out there. I loved how quiet and calm it was while we were riding along, it was so comforting to hear all the birds chirping, a little breeze and sometimes a cow or horse would say hello to us as we rode by. This earth is so incredible. The last 7 to 5 miles I was dragging big time, my back started to tell me it was done and my legs weren't even saying anything because they hit their wall, but I was bound and determined to finish strong. These absolutely lovely people sliced a home grown watermelon and put it out on a table for anyone who passed and if that watermelon wasn't there I don't know if I would of been able to finish. Not sure if it was the most tasteful watermelon I have ever had or the little bit of rest time while I was eating it, but hey we finished and had a great time.


Before we all started.
Lynn, Val, Mama, Me, & JoDee


Me after enjoying a well deserved Lime Rickey!

If you haven't been out and been able to see how beautiful this land that we all live in, I would recommend you get it out there and explore!! 

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