Monday, June 20th .... Today we rode 58 miles from Syracuse to Utica.  We left later as we were going to be arriving at the hotel before the rooms were going to be ready if we remained on the normal schedule.  The scenery was beautiful with some rolling hills that went through a number of small communities.  The route generally followed the route of the Erie Canal.  The next three rides which will bring us to the conclusion of the cross-country ride are thought to be some of the more difficult rides.  Tomorrow is a 100-mile ride with a number of hills and climbs.  The weather is also a little questionable.  We will just take what we get!