Today was so beautiful and finally we had an easy day of riding weather-wise and terrain-wise. I felt like a roaring beast needing to ride, totally strong and ready to go long, but V didn’t feel it…but she rallied and got some energy by mid-day and still was able to push 45 miles. We took it leisurely, stopped for ice cream waffle cones and pictures by the LOVE sign in Buchanan, and rolled into our final destination here in Troutville for the day at 315 pm. I’m proud of V for how hard she’s working out here on a bike with hills, cold, rain, and heat. One of these days we’ll have good weather, good terrain, and both have energy so we can ride more miles like we need to do if I’m going to get back to work in 90 days. We got a free Holiday Inn Express hotel room on V’s points from all the traveling she did at a past job and we are lounging in luxury. Last night’s Econo Lodge hotel was pretty gross with awful mattresses so I feel like a king tonight! Tomorrow we are off to see my Aunt and Uncle in Blacksburg and stay the evening with them. It’s only a bit off route and they are AWESOME people. We’re super excited to see them…