Wasn't really pushin' it, but when we pulled into Belle Plaine to refuel our average speed was in the low to mid 19s. The tail wind that accompanied us home kept telling me to go faster. I tried not to listen, but to no avail. The prospect of a 5 hour century was very enticing.
It was a really beautiful day. Freshly plowed fields exposing the rich brown and black earth, all bordered with the green of spring. Blue sky with white wispy clouds was a delightful backdrop to it all.
This is my favorite route, with great rural views of farms, rolling hills, and the Minnesota River Valley, but it is also the hardest, with numerous climbs, four of which are pretty substantial, for Minnesota.
Aaron joined Amy and me and we turned in a fun, good effort, which wound up being a very pleasant surprise, and that I'm really feeling now. I don't have what I used to, but it was nice to find out that I can still put down a 5 hour century. Thanks to Amy and Aaron. Very fun! 100/19.9
These Young Kids And Their Techno Gizmos (Belle Plaine Refueling Stop)
Aaron
Amy Just After Cresting Lime Street Hill
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I can't quite figure out how Tom got this photo of me after passing me at the last second to swipe the polka dot jersey...he must be very quick with the camera or something...
incredible job well done. Pretty early in the season for a 5/100. You keep geting younger.
Anyone that rides 100 m has my respect. Hope you all dodged the rain this afternoon.
Looks like yall had a good day on the bikes, I had a good one too, but didn't manage to get half of your miles, guess I need to pick up the pace. I can almost remember riding a Century.
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