I'm so proud of her for deciding to stop suffering. She warn't having any fun and now that she's dropped out she's much happier.
I only know a few people that are physically stronger than her and it takes a different kind of strength to do what she did. She's the strongest person i know. Marlene rode 364.5 K in 23 hours. She
was riding well, passing people on climbs and enjoying the descents, it just wast fun.
And I can't even tell you how many people are praying for some big mechanical failure just so they have an excuse to quit. The
DNF rate is going to be huge.
We all slept some last night. There were 5 of us piled in the tinest hotel room ever but we made it work.
Marlene is staying there, a bit sore but not so miserable or cranky anymore, while Jonathan and i continue to chase Becky to Brest... In the rain.
Becky is a bit delirious but still riding strong. She's still remarkably up beat and i have yet to here her complain about anything. I'm completly amazed, especially considering that all i want to do is whine and i'm not even on a bike. I'm holding up fine though. Becky's biggest challenge now is the clock. The bad weather has slowed everyone up.
As Verson was putting on his wet cycling clothes this morning he smiled and said, 'I think I'll ride to Brest and back today.' he's remarkably chipper too.
Today starts the real climbing and we're praying for good weather. The wind is strong but if the rain will hold off it will make a big difference. Almost half way there.
For those of you who know my frend Beth, she had the baby on the 2øth at 6:43 pm! Kate weighs 7 lbs.
Mum and baby are both healthy.
Welcome to the world little one, you have no idea how excited I am to meet you!
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Heavy wind? After nights of rain? Ugh. I wonder if the DNF will be higher than average this year? Marlene was smart for not chasing the clock and getting no sleep. You can't finish the last two thirds like that. Most people wouldn't see that until they missed a checkpoint 2-300 miles from now.
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