Took a zero yesterday and stayed at a friends house on the Nantahala river. It was a nice break after a tough 17 mile day on Friday. Cooked real food on the grill, drank beer and watched basketball. Also too a swim in the 50 degree Nantahala Back at it for day 14. Didn’t start until noon but still managed 10 miles even with an elevation change of 3300 ft in 7 miles. In the tent by 6:30 as it is raining
4 days left and being so near to a long sought goal brings some interesting introspection. I am ready for the bike part to be over. It has been long and usually cold days with a lot of mileage. I have
Miles 351 (6 days) Average 58.5 Destination: Waverly highlights: met Austin Golden Retriever Rescue Group on Sunday. Took a day off on Monday. Cold Cold weather!!
Biker Frank stats: Week #3 546 miles 78 daily average Destination: Del Rio Notes: brrr cold. Very very cold this week. Summited the highest point of the trip, Emory Pass.