Back!

On line, that is. Made it into the French Camp control last night at 2:50 AM CDT, 267 miles. Broke a spoke on the rear wheel after leaving Tupelo and had to do a commando trueing on the side of the road in the dark. It worked well enough to get me in.
There's no service at French Camp, so my update was delayed. Forget riding brevets, I'd ride a bike 100 miles for Internet service. Literally.
Headed for the turnaround point this AM.

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Tupelo,MS

186 miles. 7:35 PM CDT. The heat and headwinds have cut a pretty wide swarh through the pack. 80 miles to go before sleep.

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Tishomingo!

142 miles. 3:00 PM CDT. Might get some real sleep time tonight. 120 miles to French Camp and a bed.

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First Control

Collinwood,TN. 90 miles, 10:00 AM CDT

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Riders Meeting At The Start

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Frayed Edge Of The Lunatic Fringe

Gran Fondo in Nashville hosted a meet and greet for the 1000K brevet riders this evening. Then everyone went down the street to eat at an Italian place. In the small world department I sat down with a couple from San Diego who have a house at Hound Ears. Another couple at the table who are married, but not to each other, told me the title to this post. It's how a friend of theirs describes brevet riders.
We start at 4:00 AM.

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Nutritious Lunch

Great BBQ sandwich at Sweet Lips Cafe in Mosheim, TN. The coconut cake was even better.

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