So I woke up this morning, got on my warm riding gear, and went downtown to ride in the Gambler. I chose the 50k route as opposed to the 100k one. I’m not quite ready for that yet. It took about half the ride before I got into my rhythm. Once I did, I was climbing hills in the big ring and didn’t even notice. That’s the first time that’s happened to me. I felt good! I felt like, when I finished, I could have done the 100k. I learned a lot from doing the Circle the Bald ride. Eat lots! Drink lots!
Part of the ride was that you got a card at every rest stop to build a poker hand. Mine wasn’t too bad. 2 pair, 2s and 4s. I should win something. I think the best hand I saw was 3 aces.