I would be remiss if I didn't mention the generosity of the greatest hosts an athlete could ask for. One of Coach Lynda's other athletes found this great couple for me to stay with. Being healthy cyclists and all around amazing people, they understood my needs for sleep and healthy eating. They have a really nice house in Austin (near Whole Foods!) and let me spend the weekend with them & their two dogs. They let me use the garage to build and unbuild my bike, the hose to clean my bike and they fixed the most delicious protein and veggie packed breakfast to send me back on the plane. It is heartwarming for me to find and connect with like minded people everywhere. It was worth flying to Texas just to meet and stay with these two!