The next morning brought an easy ride over rolling terrain into Radford.

Only 38 miles.

As usual, the first thing I did was to get money out of the automatic teller.

Next, I found a travel agent. I didn’t even know what airport would be near Yorktown, but we finally decided that Norfolk would be the best. In addition, I decided to accept a transfer in Chicago, in order to be able to fly into San Jose Airport. I knew it would be a drag for Merrianne to drive all the way to San Francisco International to pick me up. I asked Connie, the travel agent, where I might get my hair cut. She recommended a place called the Limited Edition just a few blocks away.

So, I went to the place and got my hair cut by Linda Hamilton. Well, actually, her name was Beth; she just looked like Linda Hamilton. Before the actual haircut, she gave me a sensual warm water shampoo and massage over the sink. “Standard procedure,” she said. Haircut included, she only charged $9. I left a couple dollars extra as tip.

Beth’s setup was at her house just up the road. I do regret not getting a picture of her.

At the New Wheel bike shop, I picked up two Specialized Turbo/LS tires. It appeared that my present tires might last the 400 or so final miles to Yorktown, but my experience in Kansas had taught me not to take chances.

I motelled in Christianburg.

Christianburg was just 12 more miles. Short day as far as riding.