Facts: We've ridden 12 of the 13 days. We've covered Virginia and have one partial day left in Kentucky. We have covered 849 miles including 110.6 miles today with our first flat tire of the trip at 102 miles. This was Jimmy and Dusty's first 100 miler ever, also known as the century ride by cyclists. We did it in less than eight hours not even trying hard. Oh yeah, the miles didn't bother us, but the heat was a killer being in the mid-90s and humid. We've been chased by 30+ dogs in the state of Kentucky. We crossed into the next time zone today as well.
Last night we stayed in Hodgenville at the county park for free, and tonight in the Utica Fire Station with a roof over our heads and air conditioning. They just leave the building open and bikers come and go as needed. Tomorrow is a "rest day" with a short 25 miler to Sebree, KY to do laundry and maintenance to the bikes. Next, we have our sites set on crossing the Ohio River into Illinois and reaching the Mississippi River where we lose "S.A.G." SUPPORT AND GEAR - not just support and gear but meals, unlimited water and a sigh of relief when we see the guy in the red truck in the distance. We know that we have snacks and drinks waiting on us. We are extremely lucky to have such a professional S.A.G. Even though Jim has never done anything like this before, he has done everything like a pro. From turning around for a flat tire when we thought he was long gone, to having peanut butter sandwiches waiting for us when we arrived at one of our many stops during the day. He is also an expert water locater and very good at keeping us hydrated. We can't thank Jim enough for getting off work and leaving his family and friends and joining us on our awesome adventure (sorry about the 4th of July bash he missed at home!).
The article about our trip came out this week in the Massanutten Villager for those of you who are close enough to grab a copy.
Note: We have had almost NO Internet service so we've been calling in our blogs and dictating to family members. When we get Internet service, we will send pictures as well as the blogs.
