Gary is already sleeping. He was so fast today. He actually led the riders into the hotel this afternoon. The scenery was beautiful (and hilly) and I actually got to see it a little today. There is no time to stop and take pictures....it's pedal, pedal pedal. We enjoyed several people cheering along side the roads and a whole school of children were out cheering U-S-A at one point.
There were tours of Gettysburg available but it didn't work out for us to go. It's an early night which is really good because we have a 7:15 rider's meeting and a 7:30 start time. That doesn't seem so early but we really need to be down there about a half an hour before the meeting and we've got to get our 4 bags and my bike down there as well. Elevator availability can be an issue with so many people leaving at the same time. It's a 95 mile day. Tonight at dinner someone said "There is some flat ground between the three mountains." I guess the climb on the first mountain lasts seven miles. We'll do what we can.
It may be rainy as well but the temperature should be cooler. Today was a hot one.
Tomorrow we ride in Memory of Ray Skogen, my dad. He was the best dad anyone could ever ask for. He showed us how to work hard, be happy with what you have, the importance of family, to love God and to keep going. We miss you dad but we know you've been watching us from Heaven since 2003 and we will be with you again. We love you.
We'll post his picture tonight on Facebook since tomorrow morning will be so early.
Thanks for checking in.
Mari
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