At last!

So I made it to Nature Valley and I conquered the race that cracked me last year! It's one of the hardest stage races we do all year, I think because the stages get tougher and tougher as the days go on.

To get to the races our host "Dad" escorted us by bike along one of the MANY bike paths in Minneapolis-St. Paul. In all the places I've visited, I've never seen such an incredible network of paths throughout the enitre city.

This is Speedo - our team mascot for the week :)

This is one of our many podium shots. We ended up with two stage wins, a stint in the yellow jersey, the best young rider's jersey and the most agressive rider's jersey.

And these are some of the most adorable kittens I've ever seen. Our tenant and friend Paul is selling them, but I think they'll still be there when I get home :).