Are you sure man (Sherman)?

So it's day two of the climbs, and it was a close one. We had a really pumped group this morning - denis, sam, Nolan, and heather who made it well known they were going to kill the climb. So over breakfast I debated joining the group or not, and decided with camping and more passes to come, I would make a b team to climb with. So chris and Michael and I set off.

Before lunch and the climb we were chased by the littlest dog ever which we thought was hilarious.

The climb was 22 miles. And Josh and Nolan wrecked the a team, leaving the rest of the a team straggling up the mountain. We were Stopped on the side when they passed us (we left before them). So we jumped back in just after sam. Well this was a mistake because it gave me someone to chase. So I dragged Michael and chris up slowly catching sam. I was trying to keep them with me but they got too tired. Then next thing I knew I was 400 meters in front of sam too. I just felt good and was going for it. Well about a 1/2 mile from the very top I stopped take a photo of the view and that's when I realized I was not okay. Some how in climbing 22 miles I got tired and used all my energy. So I waited on the side of the road and yelled at sam to give me his gatorade (I didn't have any just water). He tossed me his bottle as he went by but it started rolling down hill, so I went and caught it as quickly as possible. I made the last 1/2 mile of the climb with sam to the summit.




Then it was time for the downhill. Even tho the sun is out, it is still cold because of the elevation. So I put my new arm earners on and began the decent. I was struggling. And it was downhill. Another red flag. I made it into town tho, and stopped at the first gas station I saw. I got a twix bar, starburst, ramen noodles, and poptarts. I sat down and ate the twix. Then I coaxed myself back on the bike to go the last 3 blocks to our host site, where I ate the rest of the food and realized how bad of shape I was in. I laid down and passed out. I woke up a few hours later and feel good again. This is what we call here as being on the verge of bonking.

Tomorrow is another day and another climb. Well see how the legs feel.

Stats of the Day:

Total Mileage: 76.51
Avg Speed: 15.16
Max Speed: 34.25


-- Diane

Location:Republic, WA