Day 1!!

Departure Day!! (aprrox. 130 miles today) The day started off bright and early and in proper fashion with a visit from Uncle Jeff and Aunty Clare and their posse of bikers. I sneaked in a quick workout after the guys took off then met up with them for the first break (see pic) on Thorton road in Stockton. Zach decided to switch gloves because the other ones were hurting his delicate hands. The guys wolfed down some electrolytes and then took off for Old Town Sacramento. I went ahead to buy a couple of chairs, chap stick, headphones, and an i-pod for Zachy at the Target nearby. We met up near old Sacramento and I made the dudes some sandwiches, they hydrated, and took some much needed rest (see pic). I asked Zach how he was doing and elegantly/poetically responded, "My legs were tired at first, but then I got use to it". He also mentioned that the wind made a big difference but because he was so nice he let my dad lead as he drafted behind him. After planning their route, the guys took off again for today's homestretch to Yuba City. I went ahead and I am now sitting in a Starbucks in Yuba City (I didn't know you had to pay for wifi here...but the tall mocha frappuccino was pretty damn good)booking tonight's hotel and writing this masterpiece. I saw that it was 80 degrees outside (a cool 65 degrees inside the car) as I was driving to Yuba City so hopefully the guys have enough Gatorade and water to last!