It’s time to cook out, to hang by the pool, to hit the beach, to chill with friends, to get in some extra bike volume, and, boy, have we had a weekend for it!    

We had one week off, and we took advantage of it!  Here’s what we did in 8 days:

My mom, my sister, and I have always been very close.  She’s supported us (emotionally and financially) through many phases (soccer, tap-ballet-tumble, swimming, gymnastics, cheerleading, girl scouts, singing lessons, theater, cello and violin playing), letting us do what we love even if we weren’t so good at it.  Only a mother could watch me walk around and think I was graceful enough to where a tutu!  She’s been there through the toughest times, and stood beside us when we needed her most.  She’s our biggest fan.  Unconditionally.  

Ok, I finished my race report!  Long story short: do this race.  Long story long: read on…  

Heyo!  Working on the full race report, but wanted to give a quick update on the race and the trip thus far.