11 August, 2007
Stage 10 - Garmisch to Nesselwang - 25 km!
Is cycling 25km a Stage? So it.s cold and raining, all day. I tried waiting the storm out, but by noon, it was still on me. So I took the train west as far as I could, then cycled the rest in the rain. I don.t know why, but once I get a place to go in mind, I.m hard pressed not to find a way to get there. Call it determination, or stupidity, I.m not sure which. But the owner.s a cyclist and even cleaned and lubed my chain after we put it in the garage. He used to race as an amateur, but quit about 2 years ago. He is going to watch the German Tour on Monday as well, but by motorcycle. He.s put on a few pounds and doesn.t ride much. Thanks to my pop for booking a place near the finish and start stage in Sonthofen for me! Tomorrow will be a short 40 km ride to my abode for the next two nights, so I think the ex-racers will have a few beers tonight! Monday I plan on doing a long loop and coming back around to the Cat 2 Riedbergpass to watch the boys come through. Then the following day I will go to the start and see if I can talk to anyone "I know". Gotta run.
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If the AJC doesn't want to pick up your "Cykel Europe" travel tips, maybe you can become a regular w/Cycle News or something! Enjoy the Tour- rain or shine.
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