The bicyclists would have a SAG wagon that would be available for emergencies and carrying gear and/or tired bicyclists. Bicyclists would take turns driving the SAG for approximately 15 miles each day. In the evening all will stay in motels either in shared or private rooms. Although there may be some speedy participants, it is estimated that the average speed will be around 10 mph with frequent stops to take in points of interest.
While in Memphis the group would ride across the new Big River Bridge (see the video on this website).
The pages on this website provide daily RideWithGPS maps, a video of trail to and over the Big River Bridge, a bike map of Memphis, and lodging plans.
Ride from Memphis Hendersonville Participants, Initials only
BD
TE
DS
PV
GC
AG
MH
TM
DD
If you plan to go be sure your initials are on the list.
SEE MEMPHIS page on this blog for map and
hyperlinks about following.
Everyone will be arriving at different times throughout the afternoon. At some point, the plan is to hit the Flying Saucer, which is very near the hotel, for dinner and drinks. Beale Street following is optional .
Saturday morning, we will ride from the hotel at 8:00AM. There are two route options, but they travel some of the same roads. We also will be stopping at the same spot for some lunch and beverage, the Shelby Forest Grocery Store.
After the ride, we will have our recovery happy hour somewhere in the hotel, which is to be determined.
Saturday night, we will have dinner at the Rendezvous Restaurant. The best ribs served on the finest paper plates. Beale Street is optional again Saturday night.
Can't wait to Cannonball across Ol'Man River ! Although the video looks like I'll actually be hiding behind Tom or Bruce waiting for their greenway bells to clear the way ;)
ReplyDeleteAppreciate you guys creating what should prove yet another memorable tour.
Great. You always see fascinating things the rest of us miss. And we'll be going through Shiloh, entering the back way which is through the most active part of the battle. Then to the park with huge piles of, what else but cannonballs.
ReplyDeleteWhen does the journey back to H'ville begin?
ReplyDeleteTodd,
ReplyDeleteWe will cycle from Memphis to Bolivar on Sunday, June 11. I just now updated the routes section of this blog with what I hope is the correct information for reach day.