I spoke to Daniel before he got back on his bicycle to cycle the last 20 miles to the Mississippi. He was feeling better but feels that his body simply cannot cope with the intense heat, hour after hour. He can't take in enough fluid to stay hydrated. So the plan is to stop early (I think they have stopped as I write at 23.25(EDT)), to start early with the same 4 hours sleep 5/6 hours off the bicycle and hopefully regain all his strength and be totally hydrated. To avoid the same dehydration levels of the last 12 hours he has decided that, as they have some time in hand, he'll take a "siesta" tomorrow for around two hours as extra time, so not eating into the planned 6 hour break. His thinking is by doing this he'll be fit and ready to attack the Appalacians which are the toughest part of the route, without making it difficult to reach Annapolis by 3pm (EDT) on Monday 29th.
Only 961 miles to go!
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Daniel, keep making smart and sensible decisions and you will be able to see it through to the end. It's so exciting to watch your progress! Slightly worried about the idea of a 'siesta' tho - before you know it, you'll be ordering in some fajitas and getting the crew to mix you up another margarita.....
Arriba, arriba amigo!!
While struggling on a "hot" run this morning I thought of you and was inspired to push on; I then remembered that you're just mad. I staggered happily. Keep on crazy man!
Dear Dan,
WOW the Rudges are really hitting the headlines. Just seen an AWESOME solo performance at a Rock Concert this evening. Sorry but Maddy stole your thunder.. Better pedal faster!
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