Fifty is Nifty....

Ride Time: 4:43:28 Total Distance: 54.76
Average Speed: 11.6 MPH Max Speed:P 35.7
I know most people celebrate their first 100 mile day, but I'm getting closer. For the first time this trip I have gone over 50 miles in a day. Tomorrow I am aiming for about the same. I left the hotel at about 9AM this morning and spend the large majority of the time since then in the seat of my bike. Although I did for the first time try a Sonic drive-in, I like the Cherry Limeade. Other than that, the day was pretty uneventful. However, I did learn that just because a road is on a map, doesn't mean that it is A)Completed B) Suitable for traffic. After following a "shortcut" a local told me (Which actually was a good one) I ended up an a gravel/dirt lane, which abruptly ended leaving me to hike the bike over a set of railroad track to pick the same road up on the other side. But it did save me climbing up a really big hill so I'm still not complaining about it. And then with 4 miles left in my journey for the day I hit another really big hill. With my legs already fatigued, it took me a little while to get up it. But once I did, it was an easy cruise into Christiansberg. Tonight I am staying at a campground/trailerpark right outside the actual part of the city. Encouraging news is that I did see a Cracker Barrel so I think I know where I am having breakfast. Tomorrow, I am going to try to push out another 50+ mile day. I think I only have about 3-4 more days of mountains and of Virginia for that matter. Today also put my past the 200 mile mark for my journey. Lastly, my gloves have left a nice square tan on the back of my hands. Until tomorrow....