5 hours and 40 miles outside of Athens we found ourselves three rounds and ten pickled eggs deep in our favorite house of drink, Club Vinton; we'll get to that in a few:)... The farewell was a blast, a big greasy breakfast (above) party on the porch with bunches of energetic goodbyes. The five of us (Erika and Keith are riding in tandem with us to Cincinnati) tore off Hanlin Hill on our tankish bikes and barreled into the hills of Appalachia. All went well the first 20 miles, until the tandem decided to blow the front tube. So we patched it and went on, and then we lost the back tube. So we patched it and went on, for about mile, and then the patches didn't hold...so we gave em new tubes and rode a few more miles to Club Vinton, to refresh with some eggs and beer...
Twas about 5pm and we struck it well with Rick and Mooch. They offered to have us up for the night and we took em up on it. So we rode out of Club Vinton and off to their place (6 miles up the road) feelin better than we should have:) Rick and Mooch's place is gorgeous, nestled into a bit of a valley just of off Route 50. Mooch had most of her family up and Rick brought out the special stock of peach brandy for us all. Went to bed in our tents feeling warm and satisfied with the days fortunate happenings.
Day One
Miles: ~45
Hours: ~7
Morale: Very High
Sunburn: Nuthin
Much thanks to Rick and Mooch for the company, brandy, deer meat and tent space!
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We were glad to see such a great group of bikers. We enjoyed your company and invite you back, (we'll meet at the "club"). Have a safe trip and enjoyable ride. Mooch & Rick
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