RAGBRAI

Finally...an update! Julie G did a good story on our blog, check it out!

I was actually a little nervous for the 3 days as I was sick for 2 weeks and only had one week to start working out and get a little saddle time in before the ride. All in all it went really good and I'm ready to do it again! Sounds like it may be family trip next year with Mom, Tracee, and any other family that wants to come along. I will definitely have to get more riding in before doing a whole week though.
A couple highlight pics of the week.

We did the ceremonial tire dip on Saturday. It was a 20 mile round trip ride from the camp ground. It was a good warm up for the next 3 days!

Don't remember the town, but we had to take this pic. I chose to be a brunette for this picture!

I had to take a picture with the Red Hat Ladies! They were having a blast waving, talking and watching all the cyclists.

Coon Rapids had their mascot lying on the road as roadkill! I really felt sorry for the lady as it was VERY hot out! She was having a lot of fun and encouraging everyone to lie on the ground with her for pictures!

Once again, it was a blast and I will definitely do it again!

Cycling and Trail Building

This weekend will bring lot of cycling for me and lots of trail work for Kyle!

I will be heading over to Mo. Valley on Saturday with the Pella Cycling Club and ride the first 3 days of RAGBRAI! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. The first 2 days are the hilliest days of the ride...my legs don't like hills! I guess it will be good training for me! I'll post pictures on Wed. when I get back.

If the rain holds off Kyle will be working up at 7 Oaks all weekend getting the trail ready for the upcoming races. They have a lot of work to do! They've already replaced the bridges and now need to get going on the actual trail. Check it out here.

Have a GREAT weekend and we'll see you on Wednesday!

Update and a couple pics

The last couple weeks have been kind of crazy. I've been going up and down with what we think is a stomach bug...I'm still not totally unconvinced that it's from the water I swallowed at the Hy-Vee tri.
Anyway, other than going up and down with stomach issues...some days are a lot better than others...we had a good 4th Holiday and have just been trying to relax!

The weekend before the 4th Grandma Voetberg, Matt and Natalee came down for a visit. Alexa was a good help getting the corn ready! We also enjoyed an afternoon at the pool on Sunday. Alexa likes the big slide...but I forgot my camera!

Bob and one of his crazy sleeping positions.

Kyle and Bob play rough...the funny part is, when Kyle let go, Bob just lied there like nothing had happened. Don't worry he's not holding on too tight!