Great rides, Great views

The scenery on the Team Dai Challenge was amazing, particularly Day 2 when we rode to Vang Vieng past and through these karst limestone mountains.

This photo was taken at one of the high points on the trail, but one I had to get in the van to make.  Heat, rough dirt tracks and the reality of two more days of cycling led me to decide getting in the van was a much saner decision than grunting my way to the top only to collapse with heat exhaustion - which happened to several others.  I was able to enjoy the view and not worry about a treacherous descent.