Tuesday, May 18, Day 12
Rosedale to Breaks Interstate Park, VA (52 miles)

Another tough day of hills (mountains, I should say). The ride started out in the rain and ended with more rain. Combine the ups and downs with grades in excess of 15 percent, the inclement weather and we can safely say the ride was difficult. This area of the country is a depressed area but the unfolding beauty of the surrounding country is worth a million dollars. The disposition of those we meet along the way is cheerful and happy. It seems a personal vendetta for them to make your day a pleasure.
All the drivers we’ve encountered along the way have extended road courtesy to us especially the “Big” rig drivers.
The end of our run this day culminated in a deluge of water we classified as ‘buckets’ of rain. This was as we are entering Breaks Interstate Park. The facilities we discovered were excellent and the park itself is magnificent.

It’s 8:30…I’m beat…and will be happy to bed down for the night.