Posted: Sat 12th Jul 4:16am Post subject: Hello From Santa Fe
Howdy folks
Just a short note to say 'Hi' and thanks for your interest/support. Sarah let me know that there were people cheering me on and that sure helped during the low times.
I'm still pretty wasted right now. Although I only lost a couple of kilos and suffered no significant injuries, my fingers (and other bits) are a bit numb, and my brain is exhausted, too. The main feeling at the finish was relief, with a fair degree of satisfaction at cracking 20 days. Hopefully there is more satisfaction yet to come once it all sets in. I'm a little dazed. The last four days were very tough. It was a LOT more fun when there were other riders to share the experience with. Everyone I rode with was great company - Fred, David, Geoff, Keith, Carl and Jenn (and Tour Divide riders Stephen, Mary and Felix). And there were several ordinary folk along the way who were a pleasure to meet. That said, most of the best wildlife encounters and fastest days came while riding solo.
Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 10,311 Location: Home sweet, cold home
Posted: Sat 12th Jul 6:32am Post subject:
Congratulations Simon! I think I just drove a similar distance to what you rode, and have seen much of the countryside/terrain/conditions you've been in the last couple of weeks. I'm sure heat was a constant theme!
It will sink in and you will be on cloud 9 for a while to come.
Great stuff - I'm in awe (actually, Ottawa) - I'll just stick to the short events...
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