Today was the longest ride ever for many of our riders. 115
kilometers, despite being over mostly flat ground, was a challenge.
After quick stretches we head off. Despite being early the
temperature rose quickly and so did the frequency of our breaks.
We passed over some lovely countryside with fields of corn
and rice stretching towards the horizon. Workers patiently and steadily
harvesting were usually quick to return a smile and wave as the strangely
bedecked bicyclists flew past.
At one point we found a lovely river, where a quick dip in
the midday sun was just what the doctor ordered!
Of course, nothing makes a break better than a hammock. We
dutifully employed any and all we could find.
As the day crept steadily towards dusk my little cabal of
riders leisurely wrapped up the final 20 kilometers. The setting sun urged us
onwards before darkness set it, but at the same time we wanted to go more
slowly to enjoy the views it afforded.
I was quite tired by the time we’d reached our hotel, but I
found a restaurant that sounded promising and we
headed out for food and drink. We sat next to a Vietnamese girl’s 18st [sic] birthday
party. Truly, their selfie game was awe-inspiring.
--Eli Gaultney
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