Holland 100

While in Michigan this summer we happened upon the Holland 100.  This event was only $40!  We couldn't believe it.  Nowhere in central Virginia can you ride in an organized ride for that cheap.  We decided on riding the 67-miler.  We had only ridden 50 up to that point so I was a bit nervous.  After 30 miles they had a breakfast of pancakes, coffee, juice, and muffins.  We stopped for the novelty, but I am not sure I can call this exercise when I stop every couple of hours to eat junk food.  The junk food, by the way, was awesome!  They had PB&J, M&Ms, Oreos, etc. I think I'd rather work really hard and have a nice cold beer and some nachos when I am done.  I can see why people may gain weight from biking!   TOO MUCH GOOD FOOD!

While we were biking the clouds began to blacken up.  The forecast for the day was supposed to be perfect for a bike ride.  This storm was not on the satellite.  The wind picked up and it took all our might to keep riding until we found shelter.  We had not planned on stopping again, but once the big drops, lightening, and wind hit, it was time for a break.  Thank goodness they had cookies waiting for us!  After the scary part of the storm passed we got back to it.  When we hit 68 miles and hadn't finished we both became inpatient.  Don't say 67 miles if the course is really 70.  We both were done when we rolled into the parking lot.  There isn't much to see in Holland on bike....unless you like corn.  We did see a black squirrel and that was cool.  We just have plan gray ones here.