Continuing on Skyline Drive

Our second day of biking was really a test. It rained continuously as we traveled a total of 29 miles. The fog was so thick that we could only see about a hundred feet and that made descents very difficult as we had to guess which way the road would turn next. This made cycling difficult and setting up camp a real challenge. As you can (barely) see, the fog was thick even in out campsite. Since we did not feel like cooking in the rain, we got under the eves of a restroom and cooked our dinner. I had a great meal of tubular steak (hot dogs) and chili. Because of the rain and the fact that we were really tired, I headed for my sleeping bag by about 8:30 p.m. It rained most of the night and was still drizzling as we got up the next morning to ride. Still, this has been a great trip!

Cycling the Skyline Drive

This entry is, in reality, after the fact. One thing I did not expect is that ANY services, including libraries, are far off the parkway and a steep descent at that. If you go down to get to the library, you have to climb back up to get to the parkway. Consequently, I didn't get to the library to post. Andy and I started the trip at Front Royal, Virginia on Monday, May 25th. What we didn't realize was that it would begin with a 22 mile climb. Oh, I guess there was about a mile that was either flat or slightly down, but almost all of it was climbing. We covered 51 miles but it took us 7 and a half hours! It began to rain about an hour and a half from the campsite. We set up our tents in the rain and headed for the showers. The best 2 dollar, ten minute shower I've ever had. We ate at a lodge at the campground and retired for the night. It rained almost all night and all the next day.

A Note from Jessica

*Jessica's Take*

Well...the guys clearly haven't had much in the way of internet access (or phone access for that matter!) so I've taken it upon myself to post a google map that I made of their trip thus far.

They didn't see the sun or even have a dry sleeping bag until 2 days ago, so indeed as Joey said, it's the rainy season. Still, there were all sorts of local pleasures in which to partake--buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup, cherry trees full of fruit, families of bears and turkeys framing the scenery, and, most importantly, biker bars with nice cold beers!