Well, it's almost over. All the work and training, all the worry and wondering, finally I'll just be able to get on my bike and ride for as hard and long as I can. Jen and I will be staying with my Uncle who lives in Logan because hotel rooms are all long taken. I'll be tuning and cleaning my bike tonight and I'll go for a short ride tomorrow morning just to make sure everything is working as it should. Then, we'll be off. Off to see if what I had once thought impossible for me might be possible. Jen worried at the beginning of the year that Lotoja would become all consuming and I've tried hard not to let it, but right now, it's dominating my life.
Jen asked me what's it going to be like for me and my bike after this race? Would I go back to "sane" riding (like only once a day)? I told her I didn't know yet. I would like to keep my fitness and continue to get better. I really enjoy riding my bike. But I've ridden hard this year. Over 4000 miles and 287,000 feet of climbing since January 1st. Maybe I'll look back at this year and think "it wasn't that much", but from where I'm standing right now, it seems like a lot.
The next post I put up on this blog will be my report of how the race went. Wish me luck!
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