Ride Date Friday 5-22-09
FINISH!!! And not a mile to soon. We rolled out of Stauton Virginia around 7:30 am. The majority of the day was in touring format. We rode through more rolling hills and short climbs towards Roanoke on tired legs and sore behinds. We formed into parade format in Hollins and received an escort into the outskirts of Roanoke, where we met the Kentucky Route riders (all two of them). We then proceeded in parade format with a large escort of emergency vehicles through Roanoke to downtown and the finial destination at Hotel Roanoke. We were welcomed by a large crowd that included families of the fallen victims and the Pittsburgh EMS Pipe and Drums Band. After a few photos, everyone scattered for dinner etc. David and I scrambled to pick up our rental car, break down and pack our bikes, and ship them. We then hurried over for one more dinner with the group, and a few quick good byes. We then drove about an hour to Lynchburg, Virginia and our hotel where we immediately crashed.
88 miles total for the day. 550 miles for the official ride total + 40 miles for Team 3022's warm up ride the day before brings the total to 590 miles! And my legs still feel every mile. I'm going to be a little glad not to see my bike for a week while it's in transit!
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