43 miles of pretty tough riding today with rain in the afternoon so I opted for the 5star accomodation at 15 dollars as you can see in the photo. Conditions were misty and overcast today so great for the hill work but not for panoramic views and photos. The appalachians are beautiful but we really are in 'Deliverance' country here. Even the Americans are scared.
Miles Today 43
Total 355
Today was the start of the tough stuff even though we only did 27 miles. Tonight we are staying at the homeof the cookie lady 'June Currie' who has been hosting TransAmerica cyclists since the late seventies. It was also my turn to cook for 16 with Frank. We had intendedon doing my speciiality Thai red fish curry but we ended up doing tinned stew and instant mashed potatoe. Its a long story why. Tomorrow we are up on the Virginia Blue Ridge parkway in the Appalachian mountains.
Miles today 27
Total 312
Here are Jason and David weari.g their short skirts but I suspect they forgot to shave their legs!
With the luxury of a sleep in until 7AM. Home of the University of Virginia and its beautiful campus. Today was mainly a shopping day and the posti.g of a few items home in anticipation of the ascent up to the Blue Ridge mountai.s of Virginia.
Phew it was a hot one today. Temperatures approaching 90F , lots of hills and my first encounter with local dogs. Tomorrow we have our first rest day in Charlottesville whi,h bei.g a university town is full of girls in exceedingly short skirts a.d also the home of Thomas Jefferson for thoseof you are intersted in these things. Watch this space for the 'fig newton shuffle'
Miles today 49
Total 285
