the day. After 3 days and near 300 miles I think everyone was feeling a bit of their legs and if not that, at least sore 'behinds'. Lots of early departures as everyone wanted to get thru the day comfortably and roll into Santa Barbara before dark. I rolled out again today with Group 2 'much fun' and we had a great ride out Pismo and inland across beautiful vineyards.
We ran into a bit of wind as always in this area but were able to power thru the headwinds and crosswinds and make our way through the valleys and ultimately to the long climb heading toward lunch at Fess Parker Winery. We passed many folks enjoying the scenery as we headed toward lunch and our group was about the 1st to arrive at Fess Parker. This was a special lunch as most of the entire group of riders seemed to regroup at the winery and enjoy the beautiful sights and smells around the vineyards.
Just a bit after lunch I connected with the Group including the pros and we started with about 25 folks as we headed up the 1st of the last two reasonably tough climbs of the day and ultimately it created a selection of only 5 of us at the end including both Joe Weickengant and I from the Radio Team along with JJ, Mari, & Matt from Garmin. It was a fast last 45 miles and we rolled into the Santa Barbara resort hotel early. Had a great post-ride massage and spent the free time with Candi and my nephew Broc as we hung out and watched a movie. It was another truly amazing day on the bike. Every day has provided unique and awesome times to reflect and appreciate what this ride is all about; doing something for the sake of others.
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