Right, I have prolonged internet access. So big blog time! I can't be bothered to write this properly though so here are a few things I would talk to you about.

1) My ridiculous tanlines. Brown fingers, legs, head, forearms. White body, hands ( minus fingers ) and everything else. My leg is a bit burnt and also mainly on the left side because of travelling west.

2) Our generous hosts. We have so much food provided it is ridiculous.Mainly lasagne but I am just stuffing my face with crisps, brownies, bananas, cereals, fruit and salad... Our current host is Binghamton, and we are here for two days as tomorrow is a day off. Thankfully, because it is...

3) Really hot! I rode sweep yesterday which means I ride at the back and make sure no-one gets lost, injured etc... but this means I cant pass anyone. The sun was intense, one poor girl had to be collected by the van due to dehydration.

4) World Cup. Watched the England game in a bar. Terrible stuff although this world cup is generally a bit of a surprise by the results I've heard.

5) Yoga. We did yoga in Granby, but it was after dinner ( where people eat as much as possible ) and a few people got into some comprimised positions!

6) Chamois butter. I have gone without for the last three days and have been fine whilst riding. However, close inspection in the shower revealed a need for it.

7) The scenery is great. Today a deer ran alongside us in the bushes.

8) Press-up challenge.
120 - number of miles cycled = number of press-ups for that day. All lads participating.

My body now needs a rest, up at 5 in the morning today for 85 miles. Hardcore.