Ride Day

Today was ride day. We started out from our hotel around 7am. It was cool but sunny. We split up after we parked the car, but I did get to see Jeff starting off the race and got a photo. He started off within the first ten minutes or so, which was lucky for him since it took about 35 min total to get everyone out.

Jeff ready to go:

Levi Leipheimer:

Jeff starting the race:

Levi & Odessa taking off:

Jeff at the top of King's Ridge, Thumbs up, he made it!:

At the medical tent there were already 2 paramedic teams in place setting up. Not much to do for me so I got coffee and wandered around. Eventually more folks showed up including Dan, a resident MD, Carla a NP and Kate a retired anesthesiologist whose wit and sarcasm I greatly enjoyed. Kate's husband Dave was also out doing the ride.

Dave & Kate:

We ended up only seeing about 10 patients or so, and mostly minor stuff. We did see a few people with some pretty bad road rash which needed cleaning out and dressing. The EMS said they made 4 runs with ambulances from out in the race. All in all not many injuries which was good. Probably due to the fact that this was not meant to be competitive but more of an enjoyable experience.

Jeff came pretty close to reaching his goal of 103 miles in 6 hours by making it in 6:37. Overall he ended up coming in 268 out of 3,500 riders, so not bad, especially for someone who is not used to doing climbs and descents of this magnitude! I'm proud of him for doing it and for doing so well. I think he really enjoyed it.

Jeff after completing the ride:

This eveving we went to Willi's Wine Bar which was great! We are both tired, but looking forward to hitting some wineries tomorrow!



BTW, the kids are doing fine and are with my mom and dad tonight. Porter had his 2 bottom molars break through right before we left and had a bit of a runny nose, but it doesn't seem to be stopping him. Connor started Fall hockey today. I miss them and will be happy to see them, but I'm also really grateful to our friends the Hollys and my parents for watching our kids and allowing us this wonderful opportunity to get away together!