Thursday 10/28 -met Big Ring Bob in the Catskills while he was on his 4th day riding out towards San Diego. Discussed lots of the trip details over dinner. The next morning I packed up and set off with my bike fully loaded with everything needed for the actual San Diego to Washington D/C trip that will start in January. Bob is easy going and a strong rider. He's averaged 100 miles per day towing his 60-70lb trailer. I just hope he doesn't get sick of riding by the time he reaches California in January!
Just spoke with "Big Ring" yesterday. After cranking in 600 miles in 6 days he decided to take a rest day. The next week he backed off on the mileage and is doing a more sustainable pace. Currenty he has been riding the Blue Ridge parkway. Just for fun he's planning to climb Mount Mitchell since he's in the area.
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