So here we are again, seems as if things are a little more intense this time around than they were last year. I think the unexpected had us all a bit nervous for our first double century ride, but this year has a whole new feel to it. I have to be perfectly honest, at first, and still a bit today I wasn't as excited about the idea of doing a 200+ mile ride again on a bike. Last year took me as a surprise. And when I say surprise, I don't mean the hours pedaling on a bike, getting soaked in the rain, the countless hills we trained on... I'm talking more about the money it takes to prepare yourself for a ride. Not only do you have to pay to ride, but the accessories add up to quite a bit. After the experience last year I promised myself that I would get a new bike, because to be perfectly honest with you, another 200 miles on my "homemade" roadbike is not a good idea. A new bike is a great idea, unless your an unemployed student that's trying to save some money. Thank God for the military and the benefits I get otherwise living would be extremely difficult.
After thinking about all the expenses I'd have to put into this ride, my motivation was pretty non existant, until about a week ago. There is nothing better than spending your mornings in class, and then opening up your inbox to see 739,593,733 unread e-mails from your wonderful biking team! The chitter chatter that goes back and forth between the team instantly puts me right back to where I was a year ago... happy and excited to ride! Not only that, but this morning our wonderful teammate Hillary started up this blog again! Can we say HOMEPAGE???? Anyway, I want to apologize to my team for not giving it 100% but I promise from now on you shouldn't expect any less!
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE P!!
WOOT!!!
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