Day 48: Latham, NY to Battleboro, Vt

A gorgeous day, cool temperatures, but arduous, with 80 miles over two summits and 5,500 feet of climbing. But we're strong now. We crossed the Hudson River, left New York and entered Vermont and climbed hills that we haven't encountered since the West. The sea is only 135 miles away! I rode all day with Sandy. Rod's daughters, who live in Bennington, Vt, enhanced our sag stops with scrumptious cookies and muffins.

Day 47: Little Falls to Latham, NY

There were 15 miles today that may have been the the most perfect of the tour (the remaining 60 were pretty nice, too). We had lovely green landscapes, rollercoaster hills, a strong tailwind that permitted 20+ mph biking, and lower humidity. The second half of the ride was down a pretty bike path along the Erie Canal. Only three days left...and few of us wish to return to reality!