Saturday Wellesley to Bourne – 84 Miles

Babson College Start

Mike models PMC temporary tattoos.

Getting these to adhere properly may be the real reason some male riders shave their legs.

David and Mike in the line-up to start.

Here’s the sea of people in front of us – the red arch is the formal starting line.

Wrentham Water Stop

Each strip of fabric bears the name of someone this rider is honoring.

Laminated photos of small children, captioned “Riding for Josh and Molly”

Decas School Water Stop

Mike at the medical tent with man’s new best friend “Muscle Rub”

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Just across the day’s finish line, and not that much worse for the wear.

The MMA Mess Hall is converted into a gargantuan massage studio for the afternoon, with around 100 massage and physical therapists tirelessly delivering blessed relief in 15-minute doses. Based on the “briefing,” in the past some riders have sought exceptionally personalized service.

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