Day 92-Definitely Out of the Mountains Now!

Today we rode 73.5 miles from Palmyra to Ashland with an average speed of 11 miles an hour (it was actually 11.2 until we came into Ashland). All that really says is that the hills weren’t big or long, and we are now trending down until we get to the ocean. 

We said goodbye to Jim and Kay as we don’t know if they’ll come all the way to Ashland today. 

It was the usual foggy, but not for too long. Then it was clear blue skies and sun. 

Counting down the sunrises now!

A perfect day for a long bike ride!

The scenery was dominated by soybeans and, surprisingly, pine trees. We also went through (well, on the road) Lake Anna. 

Some puffy clouds joined the party. 

It’s a very big lake. There were a couple of bridges. Funny thing, there were no campgrounds (at least on our map).

We did our usual couple of convenience store stops, but mostly we just rode. We did go through Bumpass (no services except a Post Office). 

No matter how you pronounce it, it’s still a butt…Bump-ass, or Bum-Pass. 

Before too long, we were pulling into Ashland, home of Randolph-Macon College. The route went by the campus. Ashland is also not far from Richmond. In fact, if we wanted to do the Richmond Alternate, we would start it in Ashland. We are going to stay on the main route. 

We are staying at a Motel 6. Not having had showers for the last two nights, we opted for the hotel option. 

Nice barn on the route. 

USBR 1, The Atlantic Coast Route joined the Trans Am. We are getting close now!

T-minus 2 days!!!