Day 5 - More climbing - Rollin' ocean to ocean - CycleBlaze

May 14, 2023

Day 5 - More climbing

Yesterday and today I spent a total of 22 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Yesterday was a lot of clouds and several downpours. Today was glorious with sunny weather all day

View from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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I knew I went on this trip for some reason
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Steve ClarkHa ha ha
Do they offer free tastings?
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Rolled into Lexington, VA which is the home of Virginia Military Institute. Every single building is painted this green/grey color
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These two have the right idea on a warm day
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A reminder that western Virginia and eastern Kentucky are prone to flooding
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Elizabeth HendersonEarth science lessons, once again…
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Keith AdamsTo Elizabeth HendersonDr.s Ritter and Kochel would be proud... :)
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This was still a day with a lot of climbs. Total ascent of 5,600 feet and descent of 4,170 feet. The descent from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Vesuvius was so steep and long I had to stop several times to give my hands a rest from constant breaking.


Today's ride: 59 miles (95 km)
Total: 306 miles (492 km)

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Steve ClarkHow you feeling!
Excited to be doing it?
Still meeting people along the way?
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