Afton, Virginia - 10/13/18

We were fortunate to be sleeping on a front porch this morning because it came a short shower before we woke up. Since we were on the porch, we avoided having to take down a wet tent.

We went through Charlottesville, Virginia, and the town was hopping because tonight is the University of Virginia's homecoming game against Miami.  I cruised through the campus and took a pic of the rotunda.

After leaving Charlottesville, we rode on some country roads and could tell we were headed for the mountains (pics below).

Our first bike mechanical issue happened today.  My rear tire developed a slow leak.  I removed the tire and found the leak.  I determined it was caused by the duct tape that I used on my last tour to boot the tire. I put a patch over the hole, pumped the tire back up, and went on my way.  Pic of bike stripped down with rear wheel removed.

We made it to Afton, Virginia, and will be staying at the "Cookie Lady's" house tonight.  For years she provided cross country cyclists with cookies and a place to sleep.  She passed away in 2012, but her residence is still used by cyclists.  Below are pics of my camping spot and the memorial at her house.

Total miles today:  59