Watertown, NY - 185 Miles
Trip Start
Aug 18, 2008
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6
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Trip End
Aug 23, 2008
Watertown,
New York,
United States
Thursday, August 21, 2008
So here is what she had to say-
I've gotten really good at drafting behind the tandem. To draft, I get really close to the tandem's back tire (like 1-2 inches) and take advantage of the slipstream which helps pull me along. This has really helped me a lot the last couple of days. I've only bumped them a couple of times but so lightly they didn't even notice and I was able to move away and keep my balance.
Today we ate 3/4 of a jar of fluff and while we were just talking to Madre we guzzled a quart of whole milk and I wish we had more. Tonight we took it easy and bought pre-made sandwiches from a Stewart's. While it's nice not having to cook and clean up, they really aren't that good. Can't wait for breakfast. See what I mean? All I think about is food.
We took about an hour break when we got to Natural Bridge to eat, (of course) and take a dip in the water. The water was cold but really refreshing.
We had a couple of really grueling hills today one was when we left Carthage and another was when we were leaving Champion. While in the Champion area I couldn't get that Queen song 'We are the Champions' out of my head. Can you hear it? Huh? Huh? I gt a little nosebleed today going up one of the hills. Must be all that heavy breathing. Ha ha
We flew into Watertown today down a big hill. Hey, you know those things the police put on the side of the road to clock your speed? Well today we passed one and it recorded 18mph which is really cool because we've gone much faster!
We started giving group massages which feels really nice but gets some stares from the people who pass by. Hee hee.
Tonight we a camped between two roads and we can hear traffic. :(
We passed the Mother House of the Sister's of St.
Fluff- The Wonder Food!
Joseph which was pretty neat because this is the Order that founded Nazareth College. I'm going to sign off and try to call a friend then crawl into my bag. Good Night! :)
Comments
Hello from a southern cousin (insert accent here)
Keep it up! It's been fun reading about your adventure while staring at the blank beige walls in my office. I'd say I'm jealous, but something in my head keeps shouting bikes + big hills = bad. =P
-Joe
Food
Now you know the real reason we eat. It is fuel. And I bet if you figure out your mileage per grams of food, it is not sounding all that good. Nothing has been said about any stops for waste material. That would probably be an interesting subject.
Love Aunt Pookie