Busy but wonderful day today! We had an 80 mile ride into Arlington today, but I had some great incentives that kept me going. I was beyond excited to see my family! The team had an 11:30 lunch at Chipotle in Fort Worth, where many parents were waiting. Matthew Calardo, Graham McMillan, and myself all had family waiting, so we booked it. We averaged about 35 mph the last 20 miles; my legs are killing me. However, it was all worth it. Getting to see my family was such a blessing and once again informed me how thankful I should be. After lunch, we rode about 12 miles to Arlington City Hall, mostly by police escort. There, the mayor, parents, and horned frogs alike greeted us with cheers and signs. We had smoothies social, and were quickly on the road to UTA to shower up and have a quick tutorial on how wheelchair basketball is played before the South Route Team challenged the 7 time national champion UTA Movin' Mavericks. To make a long story short, we got demolished, but we all had a blast and got to see firsthand how talented they really are. It was a massacre.
Later that evening, we headed to our lodging at the PKP house at TCU. I feel so close to home! I am even staying the night in the room I'm living in next year. Day off in the Fort tomorrow, can't wait! Here's a photo of the Movin' Maverick. Try and spot the 6'10" player on their team.
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