Saturday's ride, from Cottonwood to Flagstaff, was another climbing day - including the largest hill Mom's ever tackled. "It was over 2 miles of just switchbacks and UP!" She, Joanna and Tom paused prior to starting their ascent to join hands and yell "bakery" for motivation (can't imagine whose idea that was). Previous ride participants had warned her the climb would be harder than Friday's and to expect a speed of only 4 mph. She did "just fine" and managed 6-7 mph! Her celebration at the top consisted of jumping up and down and yelling "I am woman, hear me roar!", which she had been singing to herself during the toughest parts! The scenery, in Oak Creek Canyon, was "unbelievable. The drop offs, the rocks, smell of pine trees..." The temperature varied between hot and cold with a few welcome sprinkles. Needless to say, Mom's very excited and proud of herself! Sunday was the first rest day, which she and Dan spent at the Grand Canyon. We're looking forward to hearing her impression of it.