I wandered around after eating and admired some of the bikes
Petes bike by
Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Bianchi by
Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Eventually, riders were cleared to leave for Hot Springs. The racers left first to compete for the Eddy Merckx award (1st into town).
I chose to have another glass of wine :-)
Riders began to trickle out. Chris and Byron take off with me.
Chris and Byron by
Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
It was hot and dusty and i was slightly under the influence as we negotiated the hairball descent to the valley floor.
Dusty Sunday by
Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Chris flatted and we stopped so Byron could offer “encouragement”
Byron lends a hand by
Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr