Char's PR!

Had a great Christmas day yesterday, even though it would have been a beautiful day for a ride and I didn't manage to get one in (hey, it was Christmas!). Had Char's family over during the day, Charlene baked an excellent ham while her brother and brother-in-law fried a killer turkey...throw in countless side-dishes and desserts and follow it up with my sisters Seafood Gumbo last night.... and I was in serious need of having to burn off some calories today.

Talked Char into attempting the Loop, which is about 70 miles...her longest ride thus far had been to the Mobil @ 74/30, which is about 53 miles. Char was a little hesitant but after riding so strong Saturday, I knew she was ready! I promised I would bring the pace down a notch or two and she would be fine, so she was game to give it a try. Left the house about 11:15 this morning, SAG'ed at the Mobil on the way out and Yousef on the way back, the weather was great, and she did awesome, 71.3 miles, a new PR! A JOB WELL DONE, I was very proud of her!

Not sure if it was our late start or what, however, only saw 5 other cyclist on River road...two people riding solo and a group of three... With such a pretty day and a so many people off of work...thought there would be more people out...who knows?