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06-SEP-2008

Wanda at 137 miles 09_06_08.jpg

This is not the most flattering photo. It is the only snap shot of Wanda I had time to take as she rode in the LOTOJA race.

She managed almost a smile here after already being in the saddle for about 10 hours, climbing over three mountain ranges and clocking 137 miles. I'm still in awe of the 1000 riders that took on this challenge.

Read Wanda's account here http://server6.tchmachines.com/~wuvcnwrc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=308&Itemid=39

Click on course map and elevation graph

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/1000s f/5.0 at 175.0mm iso200 full exif

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JW21-Feb-2009 18:29
And here's me wondering how on earth I am going to manage 33 miles of flat London roads in May!! Although Wanda has the advantage of fitness!
Wm. Bates11-Sep-2008 16:35
Ok John,

you and my "east coast" fans pass the hat and come up with the funding for the trip, and I'll be happy to come participate in the tour de Georgia so you can cheer Me on. (GRIN)

Wanda
John 11-Sep-2008 14:49
Wanda needs to come out and do the Tour de Georgia so that her east coast fans can come root her on.................
VerymarriedV 10-Sep-2008 21:56
Bill: I know how proud you are of her, but take heed. The same qualities that allowed her to push on for 66 more miles and two more mountains after her body told her it was time to quit can have a negative effect on your life as well. Once someone THAT stubborn gets an idea in her head they NEVER let it go. You had better make very sure that you ALWAYS stay on her good side!!!! :-)
Steve Patterson10-Sep-2008 14:53
Wanda...that just impresses me no end. Way to go.....you really haven't even been biking that long. You should be proud...and I bet you are. Congrats from Sally and me............
isleman09-Sep-2008 22:39
Way to go Wanda!!!
Gary Blanchette09-Sep-2008 15:01
Geesh! They would have been picking up my carcass at the foot of the first mountain.