The Big Dam Bridge Bike Ride 2010

Saturday was the BDB Bike Ride.  Since the ride starts at 7:30, Phillip and I went up the day before and stayed at the Double Tree...making a little mini-vaca out of the event.  We did a little shopping, picked up my packet and checked into the hotel.  It was such a great evening - after all of this heat we finally had some cool temperatures.  We walked down to Flying Fish for dinner.

I was so glad that Kara was able to join me - and her friend Stephanie!  I have done 50 mile rides by myself before, but it is so much more fun when you have a buddy to chat with!  It was a great ride - perfect weather.  At the halfway point, Kara decided to keep going with Stephanie.  The goal...the Metric Century....68 miles.  Now when you are just saying the numbers, 68 doesn't sound like a lot more than 50, but when you are on your bike that is a lot of miles!  Yea Kara and Stephanie!

I completed my 50 - and was glad to see the finish line... and my husband!  Phillip is not usually there when I do a ride, but it sure was nice.  He loaded up my bike and took me to Panera's (my choice) for lunch.  Creamy Tomato soup is back :)  A few pictures: