This is IT!

I'm down to 72 hours! Or at least that's when I'll leave work on Friday and that's when the adventure starts - when you don't have to go back to work. :)

I took Mello Yello, my friend Natalie's bike, out for a couple of training rides over the weekend since my bike is already on it's way to San Francisco.

I had a good 43 mile ride on Saturday and on Memorial Day got in a 32 mile ride with my friend Becky.

We were thrilled with the sunshine and relative warmth! After many many wet training rides, it was nice to have no rain or worms to deal with. (You know they flip up on your bike and stick there and you have to pick them off afterwards? Gross!!) We explored a new little side trail and enjoyed the morning.

Later in the day I attacked my gear pile and started packing. That picture is most of what I'll have for the next two months. Add in a helmet and a couple of jackets. I am limited to one suitcase weighing 35 pounds and another small bag or pack giving me 50 pounds total. I'll be bumping up against the edge of that I'm pretty sure.

I still know nothing about who is riding or how many people on the tour but I do know I have a roommate! So I guess there are at least two of us doing this. I'll meet the rest of the group on Saturday.

Saturday. That's soon! So awesome!!!!