Day 3: Winchester VA to Hagerstown MD- Three states and mostly dry!

On a day when the entire East Coast was inundated with biblical floods, the third day of the Anchor House ride escaped with a few scattered drops here and there over the course of the day.

The forecast was ominous, with a formidable line of storms just to the west of us, and tracking north. It looked like there was a chance that they might just slide by and just miss us, and that's exactly what happened. Somebody somewhere was looking out for us. Speaking of biblical, we were treated at the first SAG at the Welltown Church. Members of the church prepared food and gatorade for us and treated us with a warm reception. They were incredibly sweet, and bought and prepared food for us including delicious coffee!

It was a good day 3 recovery ride- typically an easier day with less climbing to allow recovery from day one and two. We covered three states (Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland) in 71 miles, including the original home state of Adam Ross Carlson. It wasn't as picturesque as the first two days, and the last ten miles was pretty much "get 'er done" as we cycled on a busier road into Hagerstown.

Flats happen on these rides of course. Shown below is a flat repair by Frank Kimchik, assisted by yours truly. We were able to change the flat faster than our friend Joan Plumb could take a photo and post it on Facebook!  Technology taken down, in five minutes flat!  (pun intended).

Styling is of course an important part of cycling. The winners today were Daryl McMillan in his classic orange and black "kit," (cycling clothes) and the Hayon boys dressed in identical stylish kits. By the way, the Hayons were featured in a piece in Planet Princeton. Click HERE to read. 

Of course, when in Rome.... We had to eat crabs in Maryland, especially when Ken the Crab King is in your party. We went to a great crab house and had a blast. The fur, er the back fin, was flying as Ken gave a crab pickin' 101 class to the Hayon boys.

We are halfway to 500 miles!  Looks like we should be rain free until Saturday (knock on wood), and we're excited to bike with the Russ Buckleys (Sr. and Jr.) tomorrow! Thanks for reading!  And for Adam editing and adding to this blog!