Day 23. Ellicott City, MD to Dahlgren, VA

Said farewell to Maryland and hello to Virginia today, riding mainly along the highway from Ellicott City, MD to Dahlgren, Virginia (83 miles). Thanks again to Aunt Barb, Uncle Larry, Mams and the Evans family for the much appreciated hospitality. Also, a million thanks to Bower's best bud Tiffany for hanging with us, helping us out, allowing Jen to ride with me, and for all that you do - you're the best. Not much scenery on today's ride, but it is political season so today's random signs are of that ilk. Apparently Bobby Rucci's "Recipe for Leadership" is the same as his recipe for shrimp scampi. Also, Jen saw an awesome license plate: S8INTS44.

Day 22. Baltimore to Ellicott City, MD

Another restful day with family today, making the very short ride from downtown Baltimore to Ellicott City (18 miles). Many thanks to Barb, Larry and Mams for a great stay! Now onward to Jacksonville!

Day 21. Baltimore

Nice ride today with Jen, Dr. Alec Hoon and his wife Cindy in and through downtown Baltimore (26 miles) followed by a lovely dinner with Jen's aunt and uncle (Barb and Larry) and grandmother (Mams), and of course Bower and Tiff. Rained on us in the beginning so I loaned Jen my rain gear, leaving me to ride in my friend Hugh's "A -Team - Mr. T" loaner rain gear. I pity the fool who has to ride in that rain gear. I have now ridden 898 miles and we have reached the halfway point in our donations goal. Thanks folks!

Day 20. Rest Day

Wonderfully relaxing rest day with the Evans family in Baltimore. Bower had a blast on the trampoline. Nothing better than family, good friends, and another viewing of Superbowl 44 to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Back on the road tomorrow to ride with Dr. Hoon (Bower's CP doctor at Kennedy Kreiger) and his family. Ready to Geaux!

Day 19. Columbia, PA to Baltimore, MD

I made it to Baltimore today! I rode through the rain for most of the morning but finally the rain relented and I rode into Baltimore from Columbia, PA (53 miles). Total to date: 872 miles. Had a great reunion with Jen, Bower and Tiffany and headed to my friends' house (Hugh and Sarah Evans) for a long awaited rest day. Whew.