Made it! I biked the Lizard!

I decided to shake off my disappointment that my friend backed out by having a GREAT ride!  I did, too.  I spent 4 hours on the bike and about 1 hour at the SAGs (rest stops for those who don't ride). 

The ride turned out to be 60 miles.  I can usually do the first 40-50 miles pretty easily, but the last leg of the trip really hurts.  I want to return in triumph rather than hobbling in.  I guess it's better than being carried... 

The people were great, the SAGs were great.  They had good food and Gatorade powder.  Not all rides provide the Gatorade, but it makes a difference when biking in the Kansas sun in July.  I think it prevents muscle cramps.

Now I am going to drive 100 miles to Warrensburg, Missouri to visit my brother and his "wife."  She is giving birth to their second child even as I type this.  Bike 60 miles and become and aunt for the 2nd time.  Sounds like a good day. 

I don't know when I will get my laundry done.  I have my first day of the final Baker University class tomorrow.