Mountain Dance Party!

A few days ago we had an intensely steep 5 mile climb up the Teton Mountains within the first 10 miles of a 87 mile day.  The grade was 10% or more at some points!  Lindsay actually did really well going up the bike trail and was one of the first ten riders to get to the top.  Once we reached the top, we cheered on the other riders who shortly followed.  When everyone was accounted for, we had a rousing dance party to celebrate our accomplishment.  Everyone's favorite part came after the high of conquering a mountain wore off--the descent.  Some riders got to 50 mph but Lindsay was scared and feathered her brakes all the way to the bottom.  


By mile 20, we were in Victor, ID a town famous for their Huckleberry milkshakes.  Being the fatties that Bike & Builders are, we all stopped to have a shake.  Lindsay and I split a Caramel Spud which consisted of espresso, caramel and Mexican cocoa.  Unfortunately this was the beginning of the end.  Lindsay felt sick by lunch and suffered from the urge to vomit and poop her chamois at the same time for the rest of the ride.  It was definitely a day of highs and ultimate lows.