A tough stretch

The past five days were difficult days.  Nonetheless, the cyclists handled it quite well.  During the first four days, they were just a few miles shy of 400 miles, averaging nearly a century per day.  The weather outlook was dim for yesterday, but everyone made it in before the rain started.  No such luck today on our way into Savannah.  Although a short day at 46 miles, the rain was present for most of the day.  The last stretch made up for the part where it was a light drizzle.  It POURED!  I was in the truck today so was not on the road and was quite glad for it.  As we drove over the Talmadge Bridge into Savannah, some of the cables were whipping violently in the strong wind.  If there was a good thing about the day, it was a strong tailwind that got them out of the rain sooner.

I pedaled 41 miles on Sunday with the big boys, averaging 20 mph for the distance.  Six of us rotated to the head of the paceline every mile, making it easier to cycle with some rest. 

The forecast called for rain through Friday a few days ago, but it appears that we will be able to ride without rain for our last four days.  The riders are scattering to the corners of the downtown Savannah area today and will be certain to do so on the rest day on Tuesday.  Robin and I had a nice lunch along the waterfront today.  The beer tasted great!

Cheers.