A couple weekends ago, the four of us packed up the minivan with two road bikes and clothes for the four of us to say overnight in the mountains of Skyline Drive. Dave and I were joining some other biking friends for a hilly ride along Skyline Drive. Dave did the ride on Saturday from the entrance at Front Royal to Big Meadows (6,000 feet of climbing). I did the ride back on Sunday (with "just" 3,300 feet of climbing).
On Saturday, while Dave and his friends did the ride, Alex, Aubrey, and I drove along in the car. We stopped along the way at some of the scenic overlooks and picnic areas to wait for Dave and the gang to catch up and replenish their snacks and water. When they caught up to us we would head up the road a bit more and wait. Alex and Aubrey were troopers along the way. They seemed to enjoy the ride and even gave words of encouragement when we would pass Dave and the other riders along the way. This was frequently heard from the back of the car, "Go Daddy Go!", "Way to go Mr. Steve!", "Go Mr. Tom Go".
On Saturday, while Dave and his friends did the ride, Alex, Aubrey, and I drove along in the car. We stopped along the way at some of the scenic overlooks and picnic areas to wait for Dave and the gang to catch up and replenish their snacks and water. When they caught up to us we would head up the road a bit more and wait. Alex and Aubrey were troopers along the way. They seemed to enjoy the ride and even gave words of encouragement when we would pass Dave and the other riders along the way. This was frequently heard from the back of the car, "Go Daddy Go!", "Way to go Mr. Steve!", "Go Mr. Tom Go".
Dave and his friends made it to the "top". We arrived at the Big Meadows Lodge to stay overnight. We opted to stay at the lodge while others in the group decided to go camping. After dinner we joined our camping friends for a campfire and s'mores.
The next morning, we woke up to a very cold sunrise. We ate breakfast and it was my turn to do the ride back. I bundled up in all my clothes I brought with me and headed out on the road.
Dave was the one in the car with Alex and Aubrey. It was a great time and once again Alex and Aubrey did great in the car. Of course, a stuffed teddy bear named, BlackBerry and a new red truck did help keep them entertained. We are ready to do it again next year.
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That picture of just Aubrey, yup, spitting image of you Neala. :)
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