Sunday Ashlee and I conquered the 7% grade that we had been so anxiously awaiting / dreading since we so gleefully flew down it just two weeks before. Later that day, after a glorious swim in Keta Lake, we went down the longer 8% grade that we had climbed two weeks earlier. This proves that climbing hills is 99% mental and 1% physical.
Our 240km journey that started Saturday morning brought the team to beautiful Quadra Island yesterday evening. Yesterday's 78km ride in the rain was a challenge, but invigorating too. Last night we all went out to the pub and today Leah and I went for a wonderfully long stroll to and along Rebecca's Spit.
Now, some thank yous are in order. Thank you to...
My sister Sarah for my gortex booties.
Greg for his brakes.
Til and Joby for insisting I invest in good brakes.
John for creatively affixing fenders to my bike.
Jimmy for all his help with my bike.
Alex for my pedals and encouraging me to ride clipless.
My mom and dad for all their support.
Betsy and Sarah for the fun phone convos.
The Sunshine Otesha Tour for being my companions and teachers on this extraordinary journey.
+ many more
Cheers!
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