The First Weekend in August

The first weekend in August is permanently marked off in my calendar. It's a holiday of sorts. You gather with those family members you only see once a year (well, they FEEL like family) and have a huge meal (carbo-load!). It's always the highlight of my summer.

I made the above video slideshow with images from last year's ride to give you an idea of what it's like to ride 190 miles with 5,500 people, be fed, hydrated, housed, and entertained by 2,600 volunteers, and be cheered on by miles after mile after mile of supporters along the route. It's always an amazing weekend, and each year I'm a better person for having experienced it.

Check out the video (you can also see it on YouTube) and let me know what you think!