PAC Tour Day 1 – Saturday. Today was check in day. Those who wanted to rode to Sharon for an Ice Cream run! Most riders chose to stay close to the motel because of the rain. Saturday evening we had dinner at a Chinese Buffett. Everyone introduced themselves. Most were from the mid west area. One from Austrilia, two from Europe and three from Canada. A great group of individuals. We were introduced to Jim Langley and Coach Fred Matheny, author of Road Biker Magazine . Jim and Fred are never without a smile on their faces!
Day two- Sunday. We rode a total of 90 miles. It rained from almost the minute we left the motel until about 11am. Not much traffic and we were on a paved trail for about 15 miles so it wasn’t so bad. Had an Ice Cream stop in Poplar Grove, IL and then on to lunch in Sharon at Lon & Susan’s home. Good food and good company. 17 miles back to Beloit, of course, I had to miss a turn and added about 5 miles to my ride. Shower first, bike wash, throw gear in washing machine, dinner at Applebee’s then to hear guest speaker. Bob Olsen of Bike Werks in Crystal Lake, WI. Bob used to sag Lon on the RAAM.
Day 3 – Monday. Today’s ride went north with a total of 90 miles. It started storming around 1:30 this morning and stopped just as the ride pulled out. decidednot to ride in the rain today and had Bob Olsen adjust my cleats andwent for a quick hour ride around Beloit. We now are under a tornado watch! Tonight we’ll watch the movie “ Bicycle Dream” about the 2004 RAAM.
