200 Miles in 2 Days

Written by Administrator Monday, 08 June 2009 20:27

MS Ride from Richmond to Williamsburg - Another memorable event.

The MS folks and volunteers have this event down. You can’t ask for much more support from the motorcycle riders, support vehicles, rest stops, route markers, EMS folks, police escorts, band, etc. It was all good.

The team (They Talked Me Into This) did a great job and everyone did a PR (personal record) on the course! I couldn’t be more proud. One of our teammates traveled with their bike, so dealt with some “reassembly” issues. Someone had food poisoning on Friday, so was struggling through feeling bad and low calorie intake. (What a trooper!) Otherwise, it was just the aches and pains associated with long distancing riding. In fact, several of us have already signed up for next year (could be delirious or endorphin high). We even have a new idea brewing for next year’s team - think costumes and sport bikes theme.

Weather was great the first day, overcast and temps in the 70s. Day two the sun came out, so was noticeably hotter and required more hydration. I really noticed the head wind on day two, but lots of people thought we had it both ways. Lol.

When I knew the team was together and okay, I’d ride on and had a strong couple of days. I doubled back after a change of socks at the finish line to get some extra miles and bring the team in. My last riders where on a tandem and had hit the “wall”. I was really praying they’d crested the last hill near RIR, but got the benefit one more time. My quads are tight today, but nothing that a little stretching and some TLC won’t cure.

You know in every event there is a moment…mine came when the man grilling the burgers and hotdogs thanked me for being out and called me a hero. It surprised me. He has a loved one with MS and probably 20 feet away a man sat in his wheelchair who has been struggling with MS for 17+ years. He was thanking me…I might be hardcore according to some people…but I don’t live 365 days a year – 24/7 with an incurable disease. I thanked him…because what else can you say. It’s humbling and reminds you of what's most important.

Again, thanks for all my supporters. We had a great weekend and looking forward to you joining us next year.
Ruth

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