Day 24 Report - Bodega Bay to Fairfax pt 1

Total miles 51.6
Average speed 13.1mph
Total Ascent 899m

Today had a slight "last day of the tour" feel. Dont worry, im not jacking it in! From here i have only 17 miles to san fran (plus a couple mile detour to visit Unc Keith and Aunt Dorothy's friends on the way.) I will then have 3 days off the bike to recover and prepare for the final 630 miles to San Diego. My poor old body could do with a break. Injury update

Head - tired but fine. op cap 88%
Neck - trem. op cap 97%
Back - A-ok. op cap 85%
Legs - Like a well oiled machine. op cap 92%
So why do I need a break?
Saddle - nippy. op cap 61%
Arms - don't fail me now! op cap 35%

Despite adjustments to set up that helped a little the muscles and tendons above and behind my elbow are dying for a rest. What is slightly perturbing is that my right hand seems to have lost a little strength - my writing is even worse than normal! Im hoping a good rest will sort this.

Back to the report. I briefly saw the tour group from yesterday...tbc