Dinner the day before the ride.  It was hot and buggy!

All dressed up and ready to roll

Is that an anxious look on his face?

Thanks to me, it didn't rain a drop. I'm sure if I had left the rain gear behind it would have poured all day.

Crossing the Shenandoah
Above photo ©2004 Genie Stewart-Spears

First vet check -- one of my trusty crew members patiently waiting for me to arrive.

More of the vet check