Solvang Camp, day five

Today was actually a "day off" at camp where we could sleep in, relax, and enjoy the Tour of California while it made its stop here in Solvang. The day started casually enough with breakfast with Jim and Meike at the Danish Mill Bakery (mmmmm....Danish...) and then a bit of laundry. My cycling clothes had been washed yesterday, but my normal clothes were ripening quickly past the point of no return.

Speaking of return, Abigail and Margaret, campers from last year's Solvang Camp, came in for the day to watch the TT. Margaret introduced me to her boyfriend as their "camp counselor." I love it! I also saw my athlete Don and his friend Raphael - they got in a nice ride before watching the TT from the VIP area and then heading out of town. Don is a super solid guy and my only regret is not getting to spend a bit more time hanging out with him while he was here in Solvang. Finally, I saw Phil Z. do his TT and have an awful day. According to him, though, a

We then headed to the Los Olivos Cafe where we had dinner. In the middle of our meal, the whole Rabobank team walked through to a special area which had obviously been reserved for them.

Tomorrow we ride the Solvang Century and that will be a fitting finish to a great camp!