david wrote:
Our thoughts continue to be with you and your island. I was treated very well there last year and my emotional connection to all of your continues.
How is the bike course . . . I think I saw some of that on the news and with all of the other issues it would seem optimistic to have that back in shape.
Best wishes,
Thanks, David. It certainly hasn't been easy. A lot of rural parts in PR that were really affected are still struggling to say the least. Going on 6 weeks without electricity at home (since Hurricane Irma prior to Maria). We have a backup generator we turn on at night to run the fridge, cook, etc. We will get through it. If triathlon training has taught me anything, it is too push through the pain and hard times.
The road course was mostly debris that need to be cleared and some sections repaved. Near I would say Mile 10 there was a small bridge which collapsed that is already being repaired. It is estimated at 1.5 months in construction time. The road needs to be repaired asap as it is usually has plenty of traffic on it. It is one of the only ways to get to the towns of Toa Baja and Dorado unless you use the expressway.
Anyhow, I will keep you guys updated.