Update

Ted is having problems logging onto his blog site because of the inability to connect with either satellite or repeaters along their rural route. He asked if I would bring his followers up to date on what's been happening. The last blog was after their arrival in Love after a very tough ride. Ted mentioned that Steve Kurek had equipment problems that were subsequently resolved and the team joined up again.
On 12 May, they went from Love to Troutville, VA, a 65 mile ride.
On 13 May, they went from Troutville to Blacksburg, VA, a 50 mile ride.
On 14 May, from Blacksburg to Wytheville, VA, a 62 mile ride.
Saturday, 15 May found the group going from Wytheville to Damascus, VA, a 62 mile ride that gave them a cumulative total of 479 miles. They spent Sunday in Damascus, the second rest day of many during the journey.
Monday, 16 May from Damascus to Rosedale Campground, a mere 30 miles.
Tuesday, 17 May from Rosedale to Breaks Interstate Park, still in Virginia, 52 miles.
Wednesday, 18 May from Breaks to Hindman, now in Kentucky, 67 miles.
Thursday, 19 May from Hindman to Booneville, KT, 65 miles.
Friday, 20 May from Booneville to Berea, still in Kentucky, 58 miles.
Tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd will be the third day of rest. Total miles to date, 751.
On Sunday, 23 May the group pedaled 45 miles from Berea to Chimney Rock RV Park.
Monday, 24 May from Chimney Rock to Bardstown, 55 additional miles.
Tuesday, 25 May was their 19th day on the road. They went from Bardstown to Hodgenville, KT 45 more miles.
Today, 26 May, they are enroute from Hodgenville to Rough River Dam, 57 miles.
Hopefully Ted will be able to get back to blogging. Worst case scenario, I will keep you up to date.
Regards
Buffalo Bob Casale

May 11 Charlottesville to Love . Virginia

This is the day that told me we would all make the journey.Steve Kurek was put on the side lines and had to wait for parts for his bike to be repaired. The best start he could hope for after he received the part was noon time.It became almost 2:00 PM before he got on highway.The rest of us left Charlottesville at 7:30 AM.We had an overcast which then turn to rain which then turn to cold.We stop at the "Cookie Lady " house in Afton. Jean Currey started feeding and housing bike riders since 1976 a very famous stop on our trip.We had a very hard clime to her house then onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. As we started on the BRP it started to RAIN wind and cold all at once.B.y 3:30 we were 6 mile into the Parkway.Stick a fork in us we were done. We stopped at the Ranger station. This is the start of the nice people parade.First Jim at the station help us get in touch with Keith Smith owner of the Royal Oaks resort in Love. The town was 10 miles west of us. Keith came down with his truck and put bike and 3 of us in it.Jim also helped, he put a bike and one person with him.We arrive at Royal Oaks to a nice warm cabin and hot showers yea! Needless to say we all slept well.Steve stop at Afton that night at the Cookie Lady's house...Till next time Bike Ted

May 10th.Day Off Charlottesville, Virginia 0 miles

We all started off the day with breakfast in the Charlottesville's Hampton Inn.We then traveled just outside of town to Jefferson's house at the 3,000 acre Monticello to visit the house and grounds.Every American should see what one of the founding Father's did during his life. His legacy to our country is truly amazing.His concept of living space and clever device's used within the house are many years ahead of it's time.My only down side about him in my opinion was that he was a slave owner.At any given time he would have as many as 200 slaves at Monticello. It is written that he believed that slavery should be ended , however he did nothing for it to move in that direction.We returned to town had lunch , then off to the local bike shop for goodies.One of our group Steve Kurek had an issue with his bike. sadly the part needed to repair his bike is 60 miles away. Being late in the day the part will not be to him till around noon tomorrow. He will be getting a late start ,after the bike's repaired
hopefully he be able to join us by night fall....Till next time Bike Ted

May 9th Mineral to Charlottesville ,Virginia 64 miles

Today's ride was eye candy. We had a fair amount of wind and more and more hills as we approached Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mt's. The horse farms and the plantations and many of the older homes we passed and towns were just a delight to see.We passed Monticello on our way into Charlottesville.We have and off day on June 10th.Our first stop is Monticello, then UVA Campus. We are staying at the Hampton Inn just across the street from UVA. Today's weather was in the 6o-65 degree range and windy, but the moving country history made it our best day so far.Till next time bike Ted

May 8th day 2 Glendale to Mineral, Virginia 84 miles

The day started at Willis Church. We rode out at 7:30 AM on our way to Mineral,Va. The day was sunny and warm about 85-88 degrees. We passed through history of the Civil War
Malvern Hill, Cold Harbor, Seven Pines it was amazing to see that which I had only read about.The day was moving along nice and then the wind pick up Up UP. By early afternoon we had head and side winds of 20-25 MPH. By mid afternoon we had gust of wind up to 35 MPH. Not a very happy group.However the story gets better. The fire house in Mineral we were to stay at shut us out. It seems that they were having a carnival the night we were to use the grounds and showers. Amy Newman to the rescue she found a camp ground 7 miles outside of town for us to stay at.At that point we were dead tired the winds had beat us up good. Then Amy went back into town and pick up dinner for all.We set up tents then off to bed I was one tired puppy...Till next time Bike Ted

May 7th. First Day 64 miles Yorktown-Willis Church

Said good bye to my love at 8:30 AM after a confusing breakfast at the Duke of York Hotel in Yorktown, Virginia. The waitress redid our bill at lest 6 times before coming close to the correct amount.Our first ride day was in the mid 80's temp. wise full sun
light winds, just a great day for a ride.Part of the ride was on the Capital bike path which ran along side of SR 5 it was in a nice area all our riders enjoyed it. Amy Newman, Jerry Newman's wife was the sag support . She did a great job of making sure we had food and water available on the whole ride.Our riders are Phyllis Counts,Terri Vivion, Steve Kurek, Jerry Newman( The ride leader), And myself. All of the people are getting along great. Our ride went from Yorktown to a church call Willis Church,which was opened up to us to used the bathrooms and kitchen. we pitched our tents behind the church next to their cemetery.Till Next time Ted

3 Days to start time

It's , and I'm in. Augusta, Georgia To see my very good friend Bob Casale.We will be here till tomorrow. We will stop in NCtomorrow then on the 6th in Yorktown, VA. For our Friday start. I find it hard to beleve we are at the starting line. My next post will be on Friday night May 7th. Till then ....Ted