Sept 24 2014
Well today had a great start but had a tough finish. Yesterday I checked the forecast and it called for rain around 2 pm in the afternoon. I thought that if I got to an early start I would be able to outrun the rain to Richmond. It was a good plan, but sleep got the best of me. I was still able to avoid most of the rain but had about 20 miles in heavy rain. Heavy rain. Big soak. Everything.
Some great riding today though, really nice back roads going through farmland, soy bean farms included! I'm not sure why I get so excited about soy beans but I do. America's history is tied to the soy bean, great respect for that crop.
Terrifying moment of the day was when I startled a group of vultures. They were eating something and definitely very into it. I rounded the corner and they scattered, their big wings flapping everywhere. Scary birds.
BBQ review: Mission BBQ in Richmond Virginia.
Pulled pork was good but just a little dry, coated in some delicious barbeque sauce it was perfect though. Jalapeño and cheddar sausages were unreal, delicious. And the brisket, oh man the brisket. Moist with a thick smoke crust, delicious. Baked beans and green beans as a side (couldn't resist double beans) made for a great meal. Great.
Trip stats
Day miles: 72.31 miles
Total miles: 162.96
Time riding: 5:53.01
Day Average speed: 12.2 mph
Day Max speed: 32.8
That looks like some mean brisket......Already getting a taste of that southern BBQ.
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