As Jonny would say “Jim you were flat out” even he thought the day went quick, he was driving but still didn’t have time to sit around, I was on fire..

I had hoped to be in Texas tonight but after looking at the map if we had of gone in to Texas we would just have to come back to find some where to park for the night so we didn’t push for the 160miles I would of liked see, I sat back and pulled in 140. Although were not in Texas I could through Jonny in to Texas from Walmart car park were staying in (thats if i wanted to, but i don’t)

I couldn’t do that to him, he’s been an absolute legend, a joy, the perfect friend/support/companion what even else you can think of..

Today did go pretty quickly really, I pulled in 140 miles in minutes under 7 hours and no it wasn’t all down hill but yes I did get some help from the wind on one of two occasions having said that is was also against me at times and the roads weren’t smooth by any stretch so by and large a good day.

I remembered a couple of lessons today, when riding at that pace make sure I eat more, very nearly went from hero to zero in seconds but managed to avoid it.. Thanks to Jonny rushing some food out to me after an emergency call and a swift consumption of fluids whilst pushing on till he got there… ( I wont let this beat me, keep pushing)

As I’m sure you’ve probably gathered by now when I’m on a bike I tend to think a lot, I have been this is pretty common in a lot of other riders and today was no exception. I had alsorts going round in my head, it wasn’t just my legs going for it my brain was as well. Things like what my final CAA blog will be like (long) what will I write in it??, what will people think about what I say?? Will I be able to bring all my plans for the future together?? Should I sell my house and move.. it really was spinning.

I know I’m not at the finish yet and I might be counting my chickens but this now feels so right, We work well as a team and the planning is all working well. It could all change tomorrow but I’m living in today, the sky was red and the weather looks pretty good so lets rock on!!

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