Finishing up final preps before turning in. Had a nice dinner at the Chateau with some very experienced ultra distance cyclists. Felt totally unworthy. There are 3 times as many entered in the 24 hour division (over 70) as last year. That's a bunch of blinkin' red lights to try and chase down at night. Weather looks to be great.

When you tell locals you're here for the race the last thing they think about is bicycles. With this nearby this weekend and this in town in a few weeks their minds are more focused on 4 wheels than 2.



Heard a song a few minutes ago that sums up my present thoughts :

"Tongue tied and twisted,
just an earthbound misfit,
..................................am I."

Haste la Vista