While it seems so long ago now, only 8 weeks ago I set out on my 21st Pan Mass Challenge. The weekend was fabulous, as always, with a bit of rain Saturday morning and gorgeous weather on Sunday. And the PMC delivered yet another powerful lesson.
On Sunday I was riding in a team paceline. We were hammering. Then Mike's son Alex suddenly dropped off the back. I stopped to see if he needed mechanical assistance; he didn't...he was taking a bio break.
As I got ready to catch the team, some other friends rode by...and then, at the same time, a couple standing by the side of the road asked for assistance. First year riders, they were in the middle of fixing a flat and didn't know how to operate the C02 cartridge to inflate the tire.
I was torn...do I jump back on with my friends, catch up with my team and continue hammering? Or do I stop, lose the momentum and help out the riders. It took only a split second to consider...and there it was.
These people needed help and I had both the tools and expertise to help. I could either stay wrapped up in my hammerfest or I could be of service to others. And there was the lesson - look for opportunities to be of service to others...and when the opportunities show up, be present.
Ten minutes later the couple was on their way. I had made some new friends and felt good about my choice. I would catch my teammates later.
You can view a video summary of the weekend here.
Thank you for your support!
With love,
Lee
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