Day 10, 42 miles, Thursday June 4, 2009

Roanoke to Natural Bridge
(my odometer: 42.6 miles, 13.7 avg. mph, 3hr 5 min 28 sec)
Max speed: 34.1 mph

Up at 5:50; 6:00 continental breakfast at hotel: scrambled eggs, waffle, sausage patty, 2 muffins, raisin bran, orange juice; 7:30 load luggage; 7:35 on the road. Today's forecast was for scattered morning showers, some clearing by noon and heavier rain by mid afternoon. I had a chat with Vivian and she decided to take a nap in my suitcase for the day.

Our route today mostly retraced the route we took to get to Roanoke two days ago. It was a short 42 miles and the threatening rainy weather didn't materialize until we were about 3 miles from Natural Bridge, and it was just a shower. Paul and I arrived at about 11:15, checked in, cleaned up, went to lunch and then did a tour of "the" Natural Bridge and an accompanying nature trail. It was quite a sight to see. See pics below to read information and history about this natural wonder.

Tomorrow's forecast is for rain, sometimes heavy, all day. We have a 60 or a 65 mile ride to Waynesboro. The distance will be determined tomorrow morning.

As promised earlier, I have posted complete autobiographies of all the riders out here with me. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed collecting them!

Click here for 2009 Rider Autobiographies.

Scenic view	Scenic view	Scenic view
Paul and Gene	Paul Kossa	SAG-Bill, Jeff, Barbara, Jenny, Mary Jo, Sondra, Gene, Paul, Chuck
Bikes need rest, too!	David, Jim, Evelyn, Mary Jo	This is a friendly tiger...
OOPS! I guess he's not so friendly!!	HOORAY! I tamed a tiger!	Unloading baggage
Natural Bridge scenic view	"The" Natural Bridge	Natural Bridge scenic view
Rotating garden for Indian Village	Indian Village	Info: Saltpetre Cave
Saltpeter Cave	Me at "the" Natural Bridge	Info: Natural Bridge
"GW" - George Washington	Scenic view	Natural Bridge Hotel
Our group	Staff - Jim, Barbara, Mike, Karen	Herb, Jerri, Jenny

King Kong

Elevation graph