"Thank you so much for joining us for BRAIN 2020," said the middle aged woman with a very southern accent. "Once you've checked your bags at the trailer, you can go on and get started with your ride. Don't forget to check out the aid stations here, and at mile 20, 45, and 60. Ride safe!"
The volunteers at these events are always over the top excited, and it almost makes me feel awkward. Six years ago, three friends and I started riding all of these cross-state bike rides that have became popular. This year the Bike Ride Across Indiana (BRAIN is what they call it) was on the list. Except this year, all three friends flaked out on me. They have all gotten married and some have kids, but I'm still just the bachelor.
I had registered ahead of time so I couldn't get my money back. Plus, I just bought my new road bike- I can still spend money on this type of thing- and I decided I wouldn't miss the chance to use it. This years ride is 5 days and 435 miles. I'm an average rider, but I'm in the greatest shape of my life at 36.
I am not excited that I'm riding by myself. Part of cycling is the camaraderie that comes from your pals suiting up together and the coffee stop at the end. Even more, these events always have parties with local beer, bands, and food at the end. Its a nice time to unwind. This year, it will just be me, and I could use some alone and quiet time.
On the first day, I ride the 85 miles in just over 4 and a half hours. There is no use pushing myself this early. I've still got miles ahead of me. After the first aid station and a water refill, I hit the road and find a group of guys that are riding at a pace I can stand. We finished up ahead of many of the 3000 riders in this years event.
As we roll into a small town in South Central Indiana, I go and pick up my bags from the trailer and head to my hotel. I'm getting to the point where I can't sleep on the ground after this riding, so I booked rooms at all of the stops.
The next day, I head to the start line bright and early: 7:00 am start after 6:00 wake up, breakfast, and stretch. Day 2 has just 68 miles on the docket, with three aid stations. It is an easy day, but it will be a hot one, 98 degrees.
As I pull up to the first station to refill my water and grab a banana, I see a group of people pulling up as clip back in to the pedals. Near the front of the pack, I see a girl pull up to the water station. As she swings her legs off the bike and takes off her helmet, I catch her eyes for a moment. She is tall, 5'10" with dark brown hair that is cut short. Her eyes were light brown, and her nose curved up at the end to a little point. Her skin tight lycra exposed a busty goddess with a round ass and long, toned legs. Whoever she is, she is fit and sexy as fuck.
I unclip from my pedals and walk back to the station to grab another banana. I don't really want one, but I want to get a closer look at this rider. I set my helmet on my bike and walk over to grab the snacks. She walks over and asks the attendant for a banana as I approach.
"It sure is a hot one out there. I've never ridden in weather like this!" She said to me.
"Yeah, you want to make sure your stopping at each aid station today. Where are you from?" I asked.
"Columbus. You?"
"Milwaukee. How are you enjoying your ride?"
"This has been fun, but I have to admit, I'm not in shape." She snickered as she said this.
"Oh really, well you look fine... I mean, you look like your doing fine." We both blushed a little as I said it.
"Thanks. Are you experienced? Like, as a rider?"
"Yeah, I've been riding for a while, and I do one of these events each year."
"Really? This is my first time." She paused and looked apprehensive. "Do you think I could ride with you for a while to learn?" She bit her bottom lip slightly and cocked her head as she asked.
As I stared at her beautiful body and cute smile, I couldn't believe that she wanted to ride with me. I felt like I was living in a dream. "Of course." I said. "Meet over there in 3 minutes to get going?"
"It's a date!"
"Great. I'm Jeremy, by the way."
"I'm Libby."
I walked over to the road and put my helmet back on while reeling from the exchange. I was going to be riding for 40 miles with a sexy woman with a kick ass body. I couldn't believe what was happening.
She met me on the road and we got started.
"I'll start on the front and pull for a while. Try and match my cadence. You know that cadence is, right?"
"I think so? That's how fast you move the pedals?"
"Yeah, that's right. We will take it easy to start."
As we rode, I started to find myself daydreaming at what an afternoon in bed with Libby would be like. I wanted to caress her breasts and grab her ass while she rode my cock, which was starting to show through my tight bibshorts. I need to stop this. It is getting to obvious.
"Make sure to ride as close to my wheel as possible. That will decrease the drag you feel and make your ride a little easier!" I shout behind me.
"Okay, Libby, now its your turn to take the front. This will be harder, but I'll take a short break riding your wheel."