Monday, June 4.
Said goodbye to Charlottesburg and headed up into the hills through some very pretty country. I spent the morning out in front of the group by myself up to our first stop at Chiles Orchard. The strawberries were great but the peaches were heaven. Better than any drink, so sweet and juicy.
Jim Ormans and I left together (the old guys) and climbed and climbed and climbed. Next stop the Humpback Rocks Visitor up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Feeling strong. The up and down of the Parkway was strenuous for me but the views were breath taking.
The toughest 62 miles I've ever ridden. 4,600 feet of climbing today. Today was dedicated to Rob Fontes. All the glorious moments were shared with you Rob and all the times I had to push myself on those hills I yelled my battle cry, "For Rob! This is for you Rob!"
I was really glad to see the turn off for the Bicentennial Trail down into Vesuvius. What an incredible ride that was. Fast fast fast down the switchbacks riding the brakes to stay under 40 mph which normally wouldn't be a big deal but here was on the verge of being out of control and holding the curve. Ate and ate at Gerties's in Vesuvius. I'm still not convinced that we can eat as much as we want. I'm sure I'm gainning weight. The scenery all day was beautiful and the temperature difference between the parkway up top and Vesuvius down in the valley was amazing.
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