We rose early and were on the road as the sun started its rise. I drove one of the sag vehicles to the French Camp then rode backwards to meet the group.

Along the way, I snapped some shots of the state of the trace.

In a section of Old Natchez Trace, I found that my bike friday "Bike Tuesday" was ready to try it out.

Steve came cruising by and at the Pidgeon Roost a flock of ABBers came rolling in.

Natchez Trace Day 2

After the scorcher yesterday, we elected to start earlier and shorten the mileage by ten miles and that resulted in a great ride for everyone.

Traffic on the Trace was heavier around Jackson as we rode further north. Jackson is working on a bike path around the Trace and the part we rode was excellent.

The egrets were everywhere but the gators were deep in Cypress Swamp.

Natchez 1st riding day

Eleven of us started up the from the town of Natchez and rode 67 miles. By early afternoon the temp climbed to between 103 and 105 (depending on which vehicle was checked). The last 20 miles reminded me of the Hotter 'n Hell ride in Texas but the trace has trees that provide a rolling shade oasis.

The morning was very enjoyable as long as you kept moving and auto traffic was very light.

Historic markers along the route got us off our bikes so we could absorb some history.

Tomorrow we ride the trace through Jackson and northward.

Leo's Natchez Trace Ride

Helen, Alex, Mark and I arrive in Nashville, TN within 30 minutes of each other. A joyous reunion was quickly followed with "Where do we eat?

Ellendales provided fine fare just a few minutes from the hotel.

Packing

The packing has begun. May it all fit? Only time and a fork truck will tell.