Getting Ready for a 100Km ride

Getting Ready for a 100Km ride on October 15th means putting in the hours  -training on my bicycle.  Sometimes it means getting up early to do riding before work.  As this picture attests, there are rewards for being up early. 

Lake Malawi

This picture, taken at the shore of Lake Malawi, gives you a postcard perfect view.  

In contrast, a typical view along a road.