Holy crap people! 1 week to go. For those of you who've been reading this since March, can you believe it? I have finally surpassed my 2000km training mark too! Only 610kms more to go.... haha.
It's a real challenge to balance training with life's everyday challenges. I'm not exactly where I wanted to be at 1 week before the ride. I have to say though that I am starting to be in awe of the challenge that I have taken on. Even more than the physical challenge really is the mental challenge of pushing through and getting to the end.
Having said that, yesterday's ride was not only the longest but the biggest mental challenge for me. Particularly because I rode on my own for most of the 6 hours that I was out there. That's an awful long time to be on your bike and alone with your thoughts. I almost gave up around 75km and then again around 80km.
Keswick was beautiful and I wish that I could have spent longer enjoying it. It was a beautful ride for the most part as we were able to get pretty far out of the city.
I'm not sure if long distance biking will become a regular habit. One thing's for sure, this trip will provide the memory of a lifetim. In many ways, it has already changed something about my constitution or perhaps it's just brought more of something that was already there out. Either way, I'm very nervous and yet incredibly excited for what lays ahead on the open road.
Time: 5h45mins
AVG: 21km/hr
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Wow, congrats on the training and all. So when/where do you arrive in Montreal?
Thanks so much!
It would be great to meet up in Montreal. (if you email me at rasslincowgirl@gmail.com I can give you my contact details) Here are the details:
Arrival Ceremonies
5:00pm, Friday August 3
Parc Emelie Gamelin, Montreal
In the spirit of the Bike Rally, all riders will meet at the last break spot and ride into Montreal together on the bike path. For many, this is the highlight of their journey -- a long line of Bike Rally jerseys stretching as far as the eye can see.
Once we arrive at the base of old Montreal, Riders will be met by a police escort to take them through the final leg of the ride through old Montreal and up Rue Berri to Emilie Gamelin Parc.
We thank the Divers /Cité Festival for the use of Parc Emelie Gamelin during our ceremonies!
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