Hey there! Back again after "two Mondays" at work. I am headed up to Bike VA with my two best galpals. I have met so many wonderful people on the trip and look forward to making more friends. We welcome anyone who is alone or with others to join us riding at an average pace early in the a.m. We usually leave out at about 6:30 on the route to beat the heat. Charlottesville's first day last year killed me! Some of our Richmond pals may join us as well, if any of you are from that general area.

Are there any fun rides in the Roanoke/Lynchburg/Charlottesville area coming up soon? I want to branch out a little and see what's out there. I plan on doing the Shenandoah Fall Foliage Ride this year, weather-permitting.

I live near the Virginia Creeper Trail and the Appalachian Trail in case anyone is curious about Southwest Virginia and needs more information. Just did 62 miles Saturday on the "Creeper" on my new mtb, and the derrier's a little bit rare. I think 62 on the Creeper is the equivalent of a century on a road bike or maybe worse...

Sorry for the rambling. I guess I am just putting myself out there and letting some people get to know me here. I really appreciate the advice given on this forum and it is very often a great comfort as well as being encouraging to women riders. Thanks to all.