I rode today for the first time in almost two weeks. Not much to report. There were very few people out riding, and only a couple of walkers. I need to get some miles in this week, so I plan to ride every day except Wednesday. I have other commitments that day.

I rode from Piedmont to the state line today. I rode a mountain bike because there are still about 4 miles that haven't been paved. The bridges have been completed, but there is still a lot of work still to be done.

If you ride this section of The Chief Ladiga Trail, take plenty to drink with you because there are no places to get water. Even at the new archway at the state line there is no water available. I hope that changes when it is complete.

There were several people riding this section, which surprised me because this section is still pretty rough.

I only rode 16 miles today. My heart just wasn't in it. It was really hot and humid. I try not to make myself go riding. That's when it seems like work and stops being fun. I hope to be in the mood to ride this weekend. This will be the first weekend I've really had to ride in a long time.