We drove to Logan with an intense wind prevailing. Siliently I was crossing my fingers that it wouldn’t be present in Logan the next day. (I have ridden my bike on a few occasions in the Rexburg winds and it is NOT fun.)
I was very happy and excited to have the help of Tara Thornock (Parker cousin) to help me out with my FIVE children – and wow was I feeling that number this weekend! I really haven’t been on a lot of outings with all of my kids and no husband and let’s just say, “WOW”! Needless to say I didn’t get a good night sleep – I think I saw every hour turn.
Friday night we (Jana, Anne, and I) picked up our packets at the event location. That always gets me pumped up and excited. We ate a little dinner (see Hannah’s Blog) and then Ryon took us on a drive to see what our ride would be like. It was gorgeous! The mountains and lush green trees were perfect.
When I awoke, I mean got out of bed, I was very excited about the bike ride. Ryon drove us there, we used the porta potty, washed up and waited. Finally the start time arrived. There were masses of women bicylcers – very cool. My favorite jersey said, “Ride like a girl!” It was worn by a mother/daughter team on a tandem bike – so cute!!! We pushed forward to begin and went for it. I have to admit we did really well, at least I know it was probably Jana and I’s best ride as far as our pace was concerned. We were having so much fun and it was a beautiful morning. At about mile 25 we noticed the black clouds looming over where the ride began, this was the same time we were patting ourselves on the back for setting a good pace. Five-6 miles later we dicovered just what those black clouds were, because we were riding ride in the middle of them! Yikes – but kind of cool now that it’s over and we said we did it. Needless to say, we finished the ride soaking wet, wind blown, and shivering.
It was a blast and I can’t wait for many more rides. I am very excited about doing a ride/race with Stephen. I can feel an obsession starting to happen and I love the fact that I can do it with my best friend as we walk out our garage door.
Anne, Jana, and I were commenting on how much fun “Little Red Riding Hood Ride” would be for a girls retreat every year – so Stacie, Michelle, Stephanie and Sharon get ready!!!! (there were plenty of girls on mountain bikes with slicks)
When I got back to the hotel, I sat under the hottest water possible for 20 minutes to stop shivering and then we went up to the Aggie Ice Cream shop for lunch. Such a fun little weekend (I missed my paparozzi husband a lot, so hopefully I can get some photos from Ryon, Jana, Lance or Anne!)
Comments:
michelle said…
Wow-you girls are the best! Good job, it sounds like a great weekend! I’m not so sure about 35 miles! ouch!
Sunday, June 08, 2008 6:50:33 PM
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Hard things aren’t as hard with people you love and enjoy being with. We are so proud or you ladies and your “keep on goin'” attitude. Sharon might be a hard sell on a bike ride, but who knows? It would be fun to cheer you all on.
Monday, June 09, 2008 1:35:12 AM
Anne said…
Good job Jodi! Glad I could be there with you! Fun to read your feelings of the day! Good luck with the kids while Stephen is gone.
Monday, June 09, 2008 4:57:34 PM
Stephen said…
Sounds like a blast wish I could have been there to see…we had a very crazy day today. More details later. We are in La Paz for the night and going on a great bike ride down death highway.
Monday, June 09, 2008 6:40:39 PM
Jana said…
I just have to say I am so proud of us…We rocked that ride! Thanks for helping me get there. I am all over doing it again!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 9:12:44 AM
mZb said…
Can ride with you next year, my sister is hoping for another baby by then
Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:26:11 PM