Well last night was a night of little sleep…refer to yesterday’s post about flood lights. Hoping tonight goes better. The day started pretty chilly at 43 degrees and was about 64 when we ended.
However, the real story was the wind. When we left the second SAG stop, the wind was a 12 mph headwind with gusts of 18-22. By the time we got back to camp, the headwind was 23mph with gusts of 29. The winds got even worse in camp, but luckily we were done riding. The last part of the ride was some of strongest winds I have biked in, although C2C likely topped that when we were in the desert.
After dinner today, the hosts offered a free ring toss game. Once again I was super lucky. I got a ring onto an empty soda bottle and chose a bottle of red wine for my winnings.
It’s 8:30 and the flood lights came on. I’m hoping that I am tired enough to sleep more tonight. It’s supposed to be even chillier tonight, dipping down to 38 degrees.
There weren’t as many photo opportunities today, plus the wind added extra challenges.
The top photo was riding at the start of the day before the winds came in. The second photo is my shadow following Sue.
The first SAG stop was located in the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch…just not through this entrance.
After the first SAG stop, Janet and I jumped onto the end of this group from Atlanta, the Metro Atlanta Cycle Club. A few other people joined as well.
At the second SAG stop I took a photo with the MACC president. Then most of their group completed the 69 mile loop while Janet and I opted for 53 miles. So did about six of their group. We needed more help as that last 16 miles was brutal.
Dinner was served in the auditorium.
The ring toss set up.
My winnings!!
The setting sun’s light made this tree look extra special.
My average at the second SAG stop was about 15.3 and dropped mightily with the wind.