I trained hard before the tour, and although I used to compete at an international level,
I had no idea if the ride would work out for me, especially since at 72, I was older than the others and had not tested myself in the mountains for some time. So, I felt incredibly blessed and thankful for what I was able to do: to fulfill my dream of watching the cows graze in lush, green meadows, look up at the high mountain peaks and arrive not winded but able to celebrate the beauty of it all.
