We actually got on the road by 6:40 am, which suited me just fine. I had told everyone that I wanted to be out and gone by 6:00, but I would've been satisfied with anything before 8:00 am. If any of you were nuts enough to be out doors at 6:45 you'll testify that it was freezing and foggy. We stayed shivering and soaked until we passed into Pennsylvania.
Chris and I decided to just hit the highways and put the miles on today. Our goal was Staunton, VA, which according to Mapquest was about 512 miles from home. Mapquest lies, by the way. we went down Rt 41 and NY 295 until we got to I 90, crossed the Hudson, and shot dowm I 87 until we got to I 84. West on 84 to Scranton, PA, then south on I 81. The plan was to stay on I 81 all the way to Staunton, but there was bridge construction just south of Scranton. It was a disaster. to make a long, ugly story short we took side roads and lost at least an hour of driving time trying to find a way to get back to I 81. The construction extended for miles and I'll bet the traffic is STILL standing still there. The rest of the ride was uneventful (at least for me...) and beautiful. New Market was the site of a famous Civil War battle, so I'm in my element down here. I'm off to cover the cycle now and will report mileage for the day when I get back in.
Miles traveled day 1: 518.4
George
The only thing I have to say is BUGS!!! They fly at low levels & I have the face shield to prove it! First I thought it was bird poo, then getting a closer look (& I looked, it was in my face for hours) it was a splattering of bugs. Thank God for full face shields.
C-ya
CTD
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