the SAG stop around mile 40 they were met by some members of a cycling club....one of whose members knew someone riding with the CrossRoads group. The cycling club members brought some donuts to add to their SAG stop food, which I'm sure were greatly enjoyed. The last 40 miles were again over rolling hills and along corn fields and pasture land. They passed through several small towns, and at mile 70 they chanced upon another wonderful Dairy Queen. [If they had Dairy Queens in our area, I'd have a great idea for Dad's Christmas gift this year - gift cards! Unless he may actually get DQed out by the end of the tour. -Jean] Gil enjoyed a burger, coke and ice cream and then interviewed a young family enjoying an outdoor meal. [The family pictured to the right -Jean]At about 1:30 they arrived at the Best Western in Richmond. The winds today were either neutral or a tail wind, so Gil's average speed for the day was 15 mph. They had dinner at Ruby Tuesday's. [A favorite of Dad's! -Jean] People are still having problems with their "posteriors"...Gil said his wasn't any worse today. (I know there must be a few people who are really anxious to hear this little detail.)
The next two days will be hilly with miles of 103 and 98. Sounds like fun, doesn't it???Gil's Cliff Notes [posted late Sunday night, technically 6/18; you can tell he's afraid of today's getting eaten again by webmail!]
83 mile ride over flat and rolling hills. Cool at start with temp rapidly rising. Pretty warm by time reached hotel at 1:30 PM. Yes, as you can see we made good time. Rode with Tony, my main riding buddy. Wind zero to small tail wind. Saw more corn and pasture. Some trees too and rode through a couple of small towns. A fun ride and nice to be at hotel a bit earlier than usual. Butt did okay today.
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