Rolling on, into Day 2 of the Horsey Hundred

 


Another 8 a.m start and we were feeling so pleased with our Saturday ride and so happy we'd have a quick 37 miles on our second day. This day was even more beautiful than the day before. Nice routes, lots of ups and downs, smooth pavement, very little traffic. Healthy lunch afterwards of wrapped sandwiches, fresh salads, cookies, chips and lemonade. The campus of Georgetown College made a great start and finish for our events. In the photo above, I'm wearing my hot pink HH 2021 jersey, Cindy is decked out in her cool blue HH 2022 model.


The peonies are in glorious bloom up here. Many had such big blossoms that they'd drooped over from the weight and laid their colors on the ground. But this bush was so special I had to stop and get a photo. So strong of stem it was, beautifying the corner of a country graveyard. 


Loved the stacked stone fences. And, of course, the black wooden fences.







Strong woman, post ride. Ready for a week of vacay. (No biking vacay.)




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  1. Mackenzie ZendtMay 30, 2022 at 10:40 PM

    I miss Kentucky in the spring! Also… that outfit… is too much

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