Monday, May 21, 2012

Day 1, May 21st, Yorktown to Willis Church.  A wonderful ride today.  Left home just about 9 am as scheduled.  Overcast and a little rain between home and Yorktown.  Cindy and Diane met us at the Yorktown beach.  Dipped our wheels and headed to Williamsburg.  Lunch at Retro's.  I had some goood chili w/beans and a Grilled cheese w/bacon.  Gave me some extra power.  Saw an AMTRAK train on our way into Williamsburg so the day was already complete.  Next stop was at Chickahominy Park.  The weather got better as the day went on with scattered clouds.  Because Dave and I have never been dedicated photographers, we decided to make a point to record certain items along the way.  Our current plan is to record in pictures all historic signs and historic sites, all the rivers we cross, and if possible all restaurants visited.  I certainly will add a bunch of train pictures, although I missed the AMTRAK.  Dave is already warming up to Wilma and had his picture taken at Malvern Hill  You'll notice  we look like twins on our first day.  Don't expect that again. At Willis Methodist Church (part of Dave's plan to convert me to Methodist) we met up with a fully supported Adventure Cycling Tour group of 12.  Riders are followed by a 15 passenger van and trailer.  The tour leaders set up a hot shower and have camp chair for all the riders.  Groceries are brought in but the riders have to cook.  The group fed us lasagna, salad, and dessert.  Mileage seems to be very reasonable at a max of 60/day.  It is quite a mix of people from Alaska, Seattle, Germany, London, Minneapolis, and Illinois.  Dave and I did 73.09 miles today.  We are both in good shape although Dave is already complaining about a cramp.  Probably getting ready to drop out at Fredericksburg (maybe Ashland). 

4 comments:

  1. Go Uncle (& Great Uncle) Trip! We will be following along from OH :)
    Kate, Mike & Maddie

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  2. WOOOOOOO! Go Uncle Trip! You're amazing! Wave towards Annapolis when you pass.

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  3. 60 miles a day & u rode 73+, obviously Arba miles!... :) at that rate you'll be home in 2 months!... wishing I was with u!!

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