After a five day pause, I got my bike back today and will be back on the road Thursday. They replaced my rear wheel, cassette, chain, a couple brake and derailleur cables, tightened my head tube, and trued up my front wheel, among other things. It was $400 well spent. Thanks to Chris at Underdog Bikes. Highly recommended.

Meanwhile I spent some time in the hotel hot tub.

And toured the local art museum.

This is a pelt made of found keys.

This is how I felt the day I froze in the rain.

I just liked this sculpture.

Railroads, downtown Roanoke.

Tomorrow, back up the Blue Ridge!