Monthly Archives: July 2009

Blue Ridge Ride – Day 4

Just as day 3 ended with a rainstorm, day 4 began with dense fog and rain. I hung around Little Switzerland until 10am hoping that the fog would clear enough to ride but finally gave up and drove to Asheville. … Continue reading

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Blue Ridge Ride – Day 3

Today began with a trip over to the Linn Cove Viaduct and a black bear sighting as I drove to my first stopping point. Unfortunately I was not fast enough with the camera to get a pic of the bear. … Continue reading

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Blue Ridge Ride – Day 2

Day 2 began with a ride north from the Cabin at MP 257.   There is little that I like more than riding from the cabin and it has been nice to have that as my home base for the first … Continue reading

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Blue Ridge Ride 2009 – Day 1

On Sunday I began my round trip Blue Ridge ride.  I decided to do the BR in North Carolina only as that allowed me to shuttle myself around in my car (yes there is nothing sadder than a cyclist providing … Continue reading

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Epic Blue Ridge run

On July 18th I decided to head out for a run on the BRP towards Doughton Park. I had always wanteed to run from the Cabin at MP 257 to Doughton Park but had never had the offer of a … Continue reading

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