Day 0 Heading to Montgomery Bell State Park

All packed and ready to go.  Will ride around 80 miles a day in the western part of Middle TN.  I will post pictures and some other info as the ride goes along.

Lynn came with me to set up my tent and meet some of my friends from years past that have done the BRAT with me. We all had dinner together at the lodge instead of the burgers and hot dogs that were being served at the camp ground tonight. 

When it was time to brush our teeth and head to our tents was about the time Lynn de died that she had had enough outdoors time for one day and she left to go home to the A/C and feed Chipper. 

It is a hot muggy humid day and night. Hope I will be able to fall asleep. The first night is always the hardest for me. 

Tomorrow starts the riding, 5 days of about 80 miles a day in the heat. Should be fun. No pictures today. 

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  1. ArtMarySeptember 15, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    Looking forward to the pictures. Try to stay as cool as you can. Art and Mary

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