A successful day

It was a hard day for everyone, one I remember as one of my most difficult days on a bike.  It was a 96 mile day with hills around every corner totaling over 6,000 feet of climbing.  Most of the riders made it all the way and were elated, if not tired, when they reached the hotel.  I rode to the first SAG today, 31 miles in total, covering 1800 feet of climbing with one long hill of 2.7 miles.  Twelve of our group kept an Italian restaurant in business for another day.  Only two other tables were used during our two hours there.  Off to snooze-land now.