Hills, Hills, and More Hills Start time: 9:30 A.M. Distance today: 63.8 miles Average speed: 14.2 mph End time: 5:30 P.M. Top speed: 41.6 mph Temperature and weather conditions: It was slightly overcast with light drizzle, but the road did not get wet. It was very light. Temperature was comfortably cool in the high 60’s. Total trip distance: 2,478.1 Miles (since start on April 2, 2000) Hills, Hills, and more Hills, or should we say Mountains? Another great ride! We started out with overcast skies which turned into light rain about 11:30 A.M. We had some hard climbs but still managed to average 14.2 miles per hour. This was the longest distance we have traveled in many days. It was also the most climbing we have done in a long time. When we finished, we felt great. We actually wanted to go further, but there were no more hotels east. So we had to load up in the motor home and head back west, then north, to find a room. As we rounded a curve going into Rockwood, TN, Charles spotted radio station - WCFE. We shared our story with Anita Clem, the General Sales Manager and Dudley Evans, the news director. He escorted Danny to the studio and recorded the session for broadcast, which they are going to air several times. They also will broadcast it on WUFX FM. Anita and Dudley both had family members with cancer. After Rockwood, we came upon a beautiful lake. We could not pass the park bench on the edge of the lake. It was a great rest. Charles is doing great - no problems. Yesterday his stomach was a problem. Today, my stomach was upset until about 4:00 P.M. I could only eat saltines and take some settling medicine. But after we ate, in the late after noon, I felt a lot better. We ate at Dinner Bell - what a meal! Good Ole home cooking. Then we got back on the bikes and finished the last 24 miles. We’re spending the night across from the Knoxville airport. It is between Maryville and Knoxville. Tomorrow should be very interesting as will be riding in the Smokey Mountains. Our route will take us to Gatlenberg, TN. We will travel along route 321 to route 73. The total distance tomorrow is less than 40 miles, but we have lots of climbing. Floyd left us after we checked in and traveled over 100 miles to inspect our two options for travel. He is a very hard working and capable team member. We are fortunate to have his high level of perfection and expertise. We are excited that Roman will rejoin us on Monday, after his graduation on Saturday. We are also very excited about the upcoming Relay for Life at Waynesville, NC.