Part 1 - Complete

Day 13

Start: Stafford, VA

End: Oak Hill, VA

Daily Distance: 47.09 miles

Cumulative Distance: 952.60 miles

Average Speed: 12.0 MPH

Daily Riding Time: 3 Hours 53 Minutes

Net Elevation Change: 219 Feet (1,768 up and 1,549 down)

Cumulative Elevation Change: 348 feet

Cumulative Flats: 2

Short ride from Stafford to home today.  It was really cold though and I couldn't ride fast enough to keep warm due to the hills.  I was also watching the weather because there was more rain in the forecast for the afternoon.  Thankfully, I made it home before the heavy rain started.  

The first part of the ride was through Quantico, which is where the Marine Corps base is located.  There is a great museum.  I saw this monument on the corner.

Since I was headed in a familiar direction, the closer I got, the more I knew where I was and what to expect on the roads.  However, I turned onto Braddock Road in Centreville and was rolling along and saw a sign as I was blowing by.  I had to turn around to do a double take because I wasn't sure I just saw what I thought I saw.  A family friend who's son passed away several years ago, participates in the Adopt A Highway program in memory of their son.  We started participating last year for Joe.  It was awesome that I found the sign and that I had my #KTJA shirt on for today's ride. 

Upon arrival at home, the girls put out the welcome sign for me.

So that completes what I am calling "Part 1" of the Atlantic Coast ride.  My goal was to complete the entire ride to Bar Harbor, Maine, but I will stop for a while.  I made it just about half way.  I don't know how long the break will be, but I do plan to finish sooner than later.  Please stay tuned for "Part 2 - Oak Hill, Virginia to Bar Harbor, Maine.

Thank you all for following me along the road.