So, last minute I decided I was going to do the Little Red Riding Hood, an all-women 100 mile bike event in Logan. Two of my riding friends, Loni and Becky, were doing it and they told me it was the premier bike event - not to be missed. So I thought, why not! I wasn't sure if I could do 100 miles - but once I started I figured I would try and go for it. It was amazingly doable. At mile 75 I wasn't sure I would make it, but I caught a second wind at mile 85 and felt great at the end. Loni and Becky and their group made room for me in their car and hotel and they were so supportive of me along the way - I'm so greatful to them! It was so much fun - 3,000 women participated. The rest stops every 10-15 miles were fully stocked with yummy food, water, shot blocks, drink mix, bathrooms and happy, friendly volunteers. Lunch rocked at the "Newton Park" (I got to know a whole different side of Cache County than I did while going to USU - all of the small, small towns and farm country) with Subway sandwiches, cookies and fruit! At the finish there was even a chocolate fountain! It's all about the food, isn't it? The event organizers definitely know what women want!
My hubby was so great and took care of Kaia overnight and brought her up the next day to the finish. Our friends Jacque and Nat, who live in Logan, also came out - which was so cool of them to drop their whole day and hang out with us! It was so good to see them!
This is Tess (Jac & Nat's oldest) holding hands with Kaia - so cute!
Here's Tess and Shae (Jac & Nat's youngest). Shae is a mini-Jac - so laid back and friendly and happy! What cute sisters!
We had a BBQ that night with Sam and Kacie in their beautiful backyard. The kids played (and fought) - it was so much fun to see everyone!
Brian and I rode in the MS bike event. It was held in Logan and all of the proceeds went to research to cure MS. I raised $380 and Brian raised $310. Thanks to all the friends and family who donated! I wasn't sure I could raise any money, so I was shocked by the generosity of all of my peeps. It was a really fun ride. Brian and I rode 100 miles together, which was really nice of Brian, and made it go by super fast. I'm definitely addicted to these 100 mile rides - they are so fun!
Our friends Jacque and Nat offered to watch Kaia for us during the ride, and we are so grateful to them! Kaia had such a great time with them and their daughters Tess and Shae. It was such a fun weekend!
