Well, day 1 is in the books. 75 miles down, 425 to go. This road signsays it all- Be
autiful Run Road. It was a day of scenic roads through rural Virginia, views of the Blue Ridge mountains, and beautiful weather.The first 60 miles were on spectacular cycling roads. Temperatures were in the 70's when we started, and there was plenty of shade until the last 20 miles, where 
the temp was hovering around 90F. But the humidity was low all day thanks to yesterday's thunderstorms. We left at 7:15AM, and 
rolled in to our hotel at 2:15PM.A few mechanical difficulties today, and Jerry had them all. Three flats (one a half-mile from the end), and a wheel that needed a lot of truing. Hopefully that will be it for mechanical woes for the week. We picked up our luggage
, recovered with a few beers compliments of River Horse brewery, and lots of junk food (all's fair when you burn 3000 calories). Tomorrow we're off to Winchester VA- 81 miles and the low 90's. 
KC,
ReplyDeleteKeep up the fine riding & blogging!
DJ (on Ken's Google account)
wow, kenny, i am honored to be the first to comment on your next great ride adventure! you have been there on our journey and you can count on us both to be with you on yours with you every day, albeit vicariously and in spirit.
ReplyDeletejerry really had quite the breaking in, eh, and look at all that luggage. can't wait for the first posted group shot and a close up of your blissed out face too!
enjoy a deep and restful sleep, dear brother.
love,
mary
Sounds like a wonderful start, Kenny! I biked in Santa Fe today and thought of you (although my ride was, of course, comparatively lame!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update email, and we'll be checking in on you daily!
Rest well and ride hard!
Love,
Your Proud Little Brother
Ken
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the blog and pics. Sounds like a great start. Wishing you continued good roads and weather.
Dan