We had an Oktoberfest party on Saturday that was heavy on the "fest." In addition to cooking 72 bratwurst and other items, many rousing rounds of hammerschlagen, and finishing off a keg of root beer, we drank more than two 5-gallon kegs of beer and some wine while listening to polka music.
While I was able to get myself out of bed early the next day to go watch 10-mile and marathon runners, I was in rough shape and ended up squandering a beautiful fall day. I should have been biking.
But the day was not a total loss. We watched an advanced copy of a documentary about a huge, entirely unsupported bike race across the U.S. It really was good, and was on my mind all day today. The woman cyclist they focus on (due to the records she holds) is amazingly strong given her years of experience, and deals with sexism among fellow riders and potential sponsors. They also focus on the top male riders, who are great, as well as other racers and recreational riders.
It is a beautiful film. I recommend it.
Great movie. I especially liked it when they talked to the regular people out biking across the country.
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