Jeff bit of a rough start

I wrote one of ny best blogs describing my adventure but it didn't save. I will try to get you the back story but here is the recap of day 1

Day 1 

3km group ride then a stop at the army base entrance. 10a start with stiff climb to start then rolling up. Didn't go too deep but kept tempo up and stuck with a few guys. Caught up to Auman went over top with 2 guys. My down billing was terrible to start and US guy yelling go go. Let them pass. 

Came around corner and there was the Himalayan mountaion range. Long decent,hands hurt, got flat right near bottom. Put tube in went a few fewer and got second flat. Kate and Erik passed me as well as others. Got going and made good time in the river valley. New game of dodging trucks, cars, motorcycles, dogs, cats, goats people, puddles and potholes. 

Caught up to Erik had to stop and clean chain, he gave me lube for chain. Worked magic, other rider attacked as we exchanged lube, bad form. Ride him down and then passed on final hill on the day. 

Thought day was only going to be 29km but it was 29miles. Was pretty angry climbing last 6km hill. Was hot and steep and long. Kept a nice pace and caught 2guys. Kate beat me in and has impressed many. Crossed finish line and went start to store for coke. 

Couldn't find hotel, ride around mountain top town for a bit.  Kate secured honeymoon suite with a view. Had a nice lunch. Showered and hung around in towel. Bags didn't get here for 2 hours after we arrived. Legs up for a bit, bags arrived Dressed and then cleaned bike. Santos helped with getting new tread on and good to go.