Author: chris

Distance: 77 avg: 10.2 My first day in Virginia, or should I say Vertical-ginia!! Haha I thought that one up while I was cycling. It took me about 7.5 hours, which is my entire exhausting day. And I mean exhausting. Thank god tomorrow is a rest day. So I mentioned that I wouldn’t bitch about…

Distance: 71 avg: 11.6 Virginiaaaa~~~~~ Yes, I have made it to Virginia. As I entered the state I was greeted by the Virginian ambassador. He gave me a wreath made of funnel cake and a pet cardinal in a cage. I ate the wreath and got so carried away that I also ate the bird…

Distance: 46 avg: 9.2 Ok it’s late so this will be short. No dogs today, amazing! Lots of coal trucks, I was covered by the stuff. Due to lack of accomodation, I’m in Hindman. Will hit Virginia tomorrow! Exciting! The hills today…omg. Just EVIL. And I know they’re just going to get worse. I’m at…

Distance: 76 avg: 11.4 The shift from Berea to here is very dramatic. In some ways it is amazing, in others it’s depressing. I was chased by dogs seven times total. Only once was there any real danger. Most of the time it was a single dog, that really just wanted to ‘play’ I hope.…

Distance: 75 avg: 11.2 I’m not feeling so hot but I’m going to try to bust this out. I had a really nice time riding for the first 55 miles, but for some reason I started getting really dizzy and the last 20 were a bit tough. I don’t know if it was heat or…

Distance: 71 avg: 12.5 Today I bid farewell to Jason, kind of late, and headed out. No tummies were tickled on the way out, btw, Jason! 😛 I saw this strange plant growing that I hadn’t seen before. It had huge leaves, and tiny little flowers up top. I asked a lady what it was:…

Today I relaxed with Jason and his family who are all very nice people! We went to Lincoln’s birthplace, just right down the road. I spent some time resting and relaxing, and a lot of time talking with Jason and his family. His parents have a very nice garden, and all the vegetables we ate…

For my family, attached are some photos of Golconda that I haven’t had a chance to upload until now!

Distance: 101 avg: 12 I had a recordbreaking day, passing the 100-mile mark for the first time! I’m currently relaxing in my friend Jason’s parents’ house the day after. The day wasn’t too tough, although there was some intense weather in the morning. I got in to Jason’s place, and ate most of his left…

Distance: 31 avg: 12.6 I’m currently relaxing in the fire station of Utica. Today was an extremely short day due to the 4th of July and weather. So I got a second rest day essentially. I may try for a 90 mile day tomorrow, and get to Jason’s place. Now that I’m extra rested! Sssshhhh,…