Preparing to Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Shenandoah Valley

Panic has officially begun, along with the piling and the to do list.  Creating the blog is amongst those things.

We'll be leaving soon and will be in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Lexington, Peaks of Otter (how cool is that!), Roanoke, Natural Bridge and Waynesboro during these last dog days of summer.  It will total almost 700 miles and when I asked for the daily elevations and profiles, I was told they weren't available......hmmmmmmm.  Last time I heard that it was not good!  Oh well, I'm committed (probably in more than one way) and trying to ride as often as I can.

Many have asked about August weather there.  Not as bad as I thought, and wind speed is down right exciting!!


Average Temperatures

  

Average Wind Speed -- aka Biker's Dream!


So I was researching the area a bit the other night, and will try to have a "Did You Know" each day, and if the twins aren't too busy with that kindergarten thing they might be able to supply some bike jokes! 

Today's "Did You Know" (in this case aka Your Daily Dose of Encouragement....or not) --

Make an honest evaluation of your abilities before beginning a bicycle trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway. In some sections, you will climb over one thousand feet in just a few miles.

I have to thank all riding partners for putting up with it all -- the crazy routes, climbing, etc.  Without you, the continued motivation would be tough.

And, the support of family, friends and colleagues for these adventures is always amazing.  Thank you!  The blog is a very small way to pay it back.

Let the fun begin!

Hope you enjoy!