day 48

19 July 2008



I think today was the hottest day we have ridden in so far. The hills have really flattened out. I think we are out of the mountains, and the rest of the ride to the coast should be easier as far as hills go. The weather, however, looks like it will just get hotter and hotter.

We rode 79 miles and ended in Mineral, VA. We couldn't find a hotel to stay at there, so we drove on to Richmond. We'll stay here for the rest of the time. Mondays ride ends very close by, and then Tuesday we'll reach the coast! (assuming all goes well) I can't believe how close we are. I'm getting very excited!