Day 86: Dixon Springs State Park
Today we crossed into the State that is Illinois: The Land of Lincoln, or the Prairie State. To get to Illinois from Kentuky we had to cross the Ohio river. Unfortunately there was
David
Day 85: Marion (United Methodist Church)
We only have approximately 12 more miles to go before we enter the State of Illinois. So the question I have to ask is, having crossed through the State of Kentuky why is
Day 84: Utica (Fire Station)
Two Amish girls cycling on a Sunday morning: Sue arrived this afternoon. Therefore, because until then we only had Creed to lead us and he had to drive the van, I volunteered to
Day 83: White Mills (Christian Church)
Ferry at Green River: Today was a totally awesome absoluely fantastic 150 mile cycle ride to White Mills via Mamouth Cave. Also passed within 49 miles of Glasgow (Ky). Met Richard from said
Day 82: Bardstown
So the Bourbon tasting turned out to be a promotional evening forJim Beam. We had: Single Barrel Signature Craft (12 year old) Signature Craft Rare Spanish Brandy Knob Creek Smoked Maple Hornitos Black
Day 81: Harrodsburg
Today's Wow (words of wisdom) moment: So the thunderstorms past us by, but there was rain early morning, which delayed play. Eventually left camp at 9am with no rain, but very
Day 80: Berea (Rest Day)
A most relaxing day off of the bike centred around my stomach! A varient of eggs benedict and orange juice for breakfast. Followed shortly thereafter by a coffee. For lunch it was beef
Day 79: Barea
Phew, only 1 dog event today: Chased by a pair of black labradors. So yesterday I passed the 4,000 mile mark, only about 6,000 to go. Also, it transpires that we
Day 78: Booneville
Only chased by 9 dogs today, including two events that consisted of 2 dogs at once. I have not included the 3 puppies that made a half hearted attempt to run after me!
Day 77: Hindman
Today we passed into Kentuky (The Bluegrass State) and yes I was chased by dogs: one fat old thing, which kind of waddled after me (perhaps it reminisced of passed glories after seeing
Day 76: Breaks Interstate Park
Yet another great day of cycling. Accordingly I have come to the conclusion that based on my 500 miles or so of cycling in Virginia that it is a great place to cycle,
Day 75: Elk Gardens (Church)
So each day one of the tour leaders rides sweep. That is, they leave camp after a reasonable period of time and ride the route with the aim of ensuring that we all
Day 74: Damascus (Rest Day)
A relaxing day, catching up with blog (very little wifi opportunities over the past few days). Currently in Mojoe's Coffee Shop, and at 2pm we shall be off to visit Abingdon.
Day 73: Damascus
On the road to Damascas today, and what a very scenic road it is, including some steady climbing and in excess of 12 miles of decent. We are staying at a "trail
Day 72 Wytheville
So I've now had sometime to become accustomed to the ways of the Trans Am Tour. Somethings stay the same (cycling) whilst there are, not surprisingly, new things. One of the
Day 71: Christianberg
Great coffee shop in Christianberg: Idago. The Yirgacheffe was particularly good. Enjoy.
Day 70: Camp Bethel
Last night there was much concern as 70 year old Brenden was very late arriving in to camp. Indeed, it was well after dark, many hours after his eta, that he turned up.
Day 69: I'm in Love!
Yes, I am truly in Love, just off of the Blue Ridge Skyline Driveway. Where we are camping at the Royal Oaks Log Cabins. Today was a fantastic cycle ride as we left
Day 68: Charlottesville
A pleasant ride to Charlottesville (49 miles), except for being chased by two Staffordshire Terriers and then a Beagle and his pal, and subsequently nearly deafened by a great big black dog as
Day 67: Hales Farm (In the Middle of Nowhere)
Today saw the return of some climbing. Nothing too long or steep, but it made a change from riding over what effectively was flat terrain. Moreover, it was today that I discovered that
Day 66: Ashland
On Day 63 I may have been somewhat critical of the launderette lady. In hindsight I may simply have jumped to the wrong conclusion: thinking the worst of her, rather than giving her
Day 65: Willis Church (Grenville)
So today the Trans Am Tour started in earnest in a westerly direction. The fact that I am now travelling west made me feel that my tour was heading towards its end point,
Day 64: Williamsburg (Via Yorktown)
Yes, yet another night in Williamsburg. In over two months this is the longest that I have stayed in the same location. Well, except for a short 24 mile round trip to Yorktown
Day 63: Williamsburg (Rest Day)
First thing this morning I went to wash my sleeping bag etc. First thing to note is that it is virtually impossible to find soap powder rather than detergant, and all that variety