https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19dEw46kjH/ Today was a shorter ride, but the heat made every mile hard won. I have a room in Brunswick where I’ll be staying until I roll into DC on Friday morning. With the heat wave in full swing, I didn’t mind keeping it short, though I probably pushed a little too hard knowing the finish line is so close. I definitely felt the heat today. The scenery along the towpath continued to impress, even with the unrelenting heat and humidity. One of the more interesting stretches was a narrow ribbon of trail built right along the edge of the river, with cliffs on one side and water on the other. This section is part of the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath, which once ran 184.5 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland. It was originally built in the early 1800s to transport coal, lumber, and agricultural goods. Mules would walk along the towpath towing canal boats through the waterway. Today, it's a treasured recreational trail and a unique link to the region's industrial past. Once I made it to Brunswick, I did my best to cool off and rest up. I was feeling sluggish and drained from pushing too hard in the sun. I took a long break indoors with water and electrolytes and gave my body time to settle down before thinking about anything else. I’m only 60 miles from the end of this tour. One more morning ride to go. It’s hard to believe. I don’t think it’s fully sunk in yet. It might be tough to sleep tonight knowing that the final push is right around the corner. I’m incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received along the way, from people following the journey online, and from the many kind folks I’ve met out on the road. Till Friday. If you’d like to support Veterans Expeditions and their work helping veterans heal through the outdoors, visit www.OneMileFundraiser.com. Thanks again for following along. The end is near, but there’s still some epic trail ahead.And as always, keep on pedaling.