Wednesday August1st this is the one we have been getting ready for. A 100 mile ride to Gettysburg with over 7000feet of climbing. This is the hardest day on the ride.The weather was good anlittle humid but with cloud cover to help keep it cool. The group I ride with stayed together for moral support and we kept going. In the first 40 miles we climbed about 4800 feet. Going up one hill that was very steep one of our group snapped his bike chain. It took Gene our bike mechanic about 45 minutes to get to us and fix it. Lunch was bar b q hamburger and chicken cooked by a past rider. Thanks Tony. We finally made it to Gettysburg just minutes before the afternoon thunder storm hit. Mission accomplished!!! I rode across this GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY on a 9 year old hybrid bicycle and I feel great. We have a day off tomorrow to explore Gettysburg and then two short days into DC. YIPPEE!!!