Time for some R&R......

Here I am in Lotzorai. This is a small town of 2,000 on the east coast of Sardinia. I am staying a fabulous Guest House called the Lemon House. Yes, there is a lemon tree in front of the house. The owners are ex-pat Brits who helped with some of the organization of the Giro of Sardinia. I will be here until Thursday.

I have not posted any photos on the blog because of the ridiculous internet problems at the Horse Country Resort. So now I will throw out a smattering of photos, in no particular order to give you a sense of what it has been like so far. By the way, it has been wonderful. I guess I have already posted that...

I continue to replay the races in my head. 540 km. 15 hours, 37 minutes of actual racing. 141st overall out of around 300 starters. 12th in my age group out of 25 starters. 1 top 10 in my age group, the last day in the mountains. 5th overall in my age group in the Individual Time Trial. And the numbers go on, and on, on.... For example: 14 Motrin in the first 3 days. 20 Gels consumed during the races. Many thousands of calories burned..... Zero flat tires or mechanical issues. ZERO CRASHES!!!

This week I am dedicated to recovery. My bike is still disassembled and in the bike box. It is calling to me and I may set it up and ride the fabulous hill here in this area of Sardinia. We'll see. For now, arrivederci. A presto!

Enjoy the pics.



View from the top of the Lemon House B&B in Lotzoria, Sardinia


Downtown Cagliari, Sardinia

Barry on the Mediterranean


Scene from the village of Arborea, Sardinia


Team after the Individual Time Trial on day 1 of the Giro


Advertized 4 Star Resort reduced to 1 1/2 star motel. Note the single beds and postage sized room. It would be a very long week for me and my team mate.


Self Portrait taken after the Team Time Trial on day 5 of the Giro.....finally an afternoon of rest.