Back on the coast and loving it!! Five riders from the group: Ivy, Me, Deb, Cathi, Michelle and Tim.
Tuesday, September 15th
After spending a fun evening getting to know all of the tour participants, we eagerly set off at the crack of dawn. Well, closer to 8:00, but a bit earlier than what I am used to. We back tracked on the same road that I came into Eugene just 3 days ago. I remember having to climb most of the way into Eugene, and now I know why. The route in reverse was much more enjoyable. Of the 68 miles I rode today, it seemed as though 40 of those miles were in a downward coasting position.
The sun shone and the winds were for the most part favorable. Everyone in the group really enjoyed this first day. It could not have been more fun.
I am surprised at how good it feels to be back in the saddle after taking 3 days off. On those three days off, I still did manage to put on 84 miles going to and from the library (33 miles round trip) and the laundry mat. So I guess a "day off" is all relative.
I have identified two major pluses to being in a group tour:
#1 there is a lot of laughter from sun up to well into the evening hours. Already on our first day, the teasing and joking that is going on is light-hearted and dispensed with a touch of caring.
#2 there is so much food to eat, that I don't have to worry about finding myself at a camp ground without having first consumed dinner. If I have lost any weight up to this point, it will surely be regained in a matter of days.
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