I set off this morning bright and early. 7 am for the ride to breakfast, and then a real departure at 8:00. It was only 80 degrees when I set out, but a nice overcast sky almost let me forget about the humidity. Later in the morning, when the cloud cover burned off, I got a good dose of hot and humid. Traffic was relatively light as I pedaled through town. There were more joggers in Virginia-Highlands than cars!
Heading up a hill 0n Roswell Road, I had my only interaction with the car traffic. A driver in the left lane rolled his window down, shouted "Keep going, man! Almost There!" He then did a good Arsenio Hall impersonation with a "Woo Woo Woo" and sped off past me. He put a smile on my face and helped get me over a good sized hill.
When I got into the town of Roswell, I came across the statue at the top. It's advertising a bike ride from April, but that's better than the political campaign signs you can see in the background.
About 25 miles into the ride, I passed my first boiled peanut stand. Thinking there would be plenty more on my route, I passed by without stopping. I regretted that decision for the next 12 miles as no more stands appeared. If I pass one tomorrow (and it's open) I'll be stopping for sure.
I made it in to Canton around 11:30 am, several hours ahead of schedule. (I really should have stopped for some peanuts....) When I arrived, Charlyn took the picture of me below:
After a nice shower and quick lunch, we headed over to Charlyn's Club House to watch the US vs England. England got on the board in the 4th minute, with the US getting a lucky equalizer in the 40th. The three Yanks watching the game were able to claim a moral victory, without the one Englishman needing to concede defeat.
Tomorrow it's off to Ellijay!
Miles Covered Today: 37.63 (after breakfast)
Top Speed: 33.7 mph
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