I have hazy memories of my time spent in Munich during Oktoberfest 2002, but I distinctly remember standing on a table with a bunch of British blokes and singing John Denver's "Country Roads" at least ten times during the course of my ... eight (?) hours in the Lowenbrau tent. On Friday, I had deja vu (well, minus the beer, bratwurst, lederhosen and lecherous drunks) as my friend Tammie and I rode from Austin to Andice for our 80-mile long ride. I could not get that song out of my head, as it was so fitting on a beautiful afternoon ride out in the hill country. Towards the end of the ride, the emphasis was more on the "take me home!" rather than "country roads." A stein of German pilsner would have been a significant improvement over the powdered electrolyte drink in my water bottle. By mile 60, I was definitely ready to be done and could not fathom doubling that distance.
Here's Tammie at the Andice General Store, where we stopped to refuel.
Tammie's doing IM Texas too. She got her first bike a year ago and has quickly become someone who I just try to keep up with! She is also the most stylish woman on the race course. After 80 miles, her makeup looked freshly-applied, whereas I looked like I'd just come from a family funeral. Not sure how the girl does it, but I'm hoping she'll give me a tip or two!
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