Today is my last day in the white mountains. It is a beautiful day. The sun is out! I took a 30 mile ride followed by a swim in the lake. Had a wonderful home-cooked dinner with my parents. Being able to train up here has been wonderful on so many levels and I can't believe it is time to pack up! This last day is one to celebrate! The mountains have been an incredible place to train. Full of fresh air, all kinds of challenges and many random photo op's such as the rusted tin man riding a tractor, frog painted rocks, farms, sugar shacks, many glimpses of the animal kingdom. There are many things left to do in preparation for the trip; pack the bike, pack in general, gather the passport, look over the itinerary, etc. My oldest brother knows more about the race than I do, which is normal. He knows more about most things than I do. One in particular is that there are cobblestone streets that are part of the course. I actually like not knowing everything. There is a certain challenge when faced with the unknown and I like to rise to the challenge. However now that I know about the cobblestone streets and that they get very slippery when it rains, I am contemplating which bike to bring... Thank you, big brother :)
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