Go, Doug, Go

Add comment June 16th, 2009

Doug Goodman is on Day Three of his Grand Illinois Trails and Parks ride and by the end of the day, he might need some encouragement.

I’ve never attempted a ride as ambitious as the seven day, 350-mile adventure Doug is on, but I’ve put in my share of miles on a bike and know that by the time he reads this, if he does, he’ll be wondering why he signed on for the event. Adrenaline and excitement carry you for the first couple of days, but when you get to the middle of a challenge like this, you and your body start protesting a bit.

Once he gets past days three and four, however, it will be all downhill even if the riding is uphill.  Adrenaline will take over again as Doug sees the end of the quest in sight.

After the event I don’t know whether Doug will want to stay off the bike for a while. He does have his drag racing to think about.