Change Lanes to Pass
I have been very pleased that so many drivers actually charge lanes to pass bicycle. I will write more about this later.
Month: April 2018 Page 1 of 2
Camping in the Rain
I was thankful to find a shelter where I could setup my tent when I arrived in the rain. I didn’t have to deal with my wet raingear and clothing.
GSI Scraper
I read about this mini-scraper and thought it might help clean the cooking pot. It is very light and has been a great help. Cleaning oatmeal has been simple. I think it works better than a dish cloth.
Alabama State Line
Day three I rode from the campground at the Meriwether Lewis site to the historical site of the Culbert Ferry across the Tennessee River.
A lady stopped there with a small son asked if I would like my picture taken. She said she didn’t think my arms were long enough.
The next day it rained almost all day. I took a quick picture at the Mississippi Line and kept riding toward Tupelo.
Dogwood in Bloom
Last week dogwoods were in bloom along the Trace. It has been beautiful ride.
Beautiful Blooms
At Baker Bluff Overlook I followed steep narrow trail to Jackson falls. The sign didn’t say it was a goat trail. When I arrived I found there was easy access from the road. The few leaves on the trees blocked the view. I did hear the falls and saw some beautiful wild flowers along the way.
Redbud at Birdsong Hollow
A beautiful day even with unseasonably cold weather.
Welcome to the Trace
I am finally on the way. Some of you may notice the lack of gear in this photo. I parked in long term parking and rode up to the entrance and back before I loaded my bike.
I should have run a Strava segment to see the elevation gain.
Day 1
My goal today is is the bike only Campground at route 50.
Natchez Trace Parkway
This is an overview of the Natchez Trace Parkway. I will be riding 444 miles to Natchez and ride back to the northern terminus.
I will be riding a Specialized AWOL with Schwalbe Marathon plus 700x37c tires.