I ended up spending lots of time in Lexington. I hung out outside the library using their Internet and eating some homemade banana nut bread I bought on my way into town, I checked out their visitor center, and them I fueled up with some more snacks. I needed the fuel to climb up the mountain onto to the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are rumors that no one can make that climb without stopping to take a break. I would not believe that if I were you.
The BRP is gorgeous! I am loving it up here, and the temps are great for sleeping.
Stats and highlights:
Daleville VA to Love VA
Miles: 84
Weather: sunny and hot
Mullets: 1
Dogs that ran onto road: 0
Dogs that barked hello and ran beside the road: 6
Elevation gain to get onto BRP: 1500 ft
Miles to club it: 3
Highlights:
Waking up on the Appalachian Trail
The morning ride through the woods and beside streams
Checking out old stonewall Jackson's grave
Enjoying the views on the BRP
Hey I'm going to Lexington in less than a month!
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