Today featured lots of climbing over 67 miles. The biggest challenge was a 3.5 mile 1500' climb followed by another 1000 footer and a couple of 500 footers. The legs were starting to feel it by the end of the day. The compensation was more splendid descents of several miles each. The day started foggy but the sun emerged and so a whole day with no rain. We ended the day's riding just over the Kentucky state line so Virginia is checked off. I am writing the blog from the Visitor's Center hot spot in Breaks Interstate Park on the Kentucky-Virginia border. The "breaks" is a river gorge first discovered by old Daniel Boone in the 18th century. The park is on top of the ridge looking down. We will now be entering coal country in Pike County, KY. This is also the area of the legendary Hatfield and McCoy feud. The first picture was taken from an overview of the Breaks on the final ascent. We are staying just down the road in a local motel on the bike route.
It must feel great to check off a state! Will you take any rest days?
ReplyDeleteAre you going to miss the highest poiint in Kentucky, Black Mt., 4139 ft., in Jefferson Nat. Forest?
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What you are doing is awesome!! Great pictures, too! But, as Marji asked, are you taking any rest days?
ReplyDeleteGood photos and interesting commentary. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteAlso keep track of Sally an dher yarn shopping.
Dave N.