Possibly the coolest and strangest vacation I have ever taken. It all started about a year ago when my co-workers found out that I like to ride my road bike. So February 2010 came around this year and I signed up for RAGBRAI. While I felt like I may have made a hug mistake. I went for it. We did several training rides. It also helped me train for my triathlons.
The actual week was hotter than I don't know what. I road my first century (100 miles) in 107 degree heat!
My biggest regret is not eating more not so good for you food.
Some of the highlights included fresh squeezed lemonaid, touring a farm, eating ice cream slow churned. I also saw the 6 year old Jake and Jake's Mom. They had signs on but he biked 57 miles in one day! It definitely showed me it doesn't matter who you are or what you do. Get out and ride your bike!!
I hope I can do it again!
Me on the first day
What every town looked like
Bike buses. There were several of these. Each one had their unique traits.
