Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 1

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DAY 20: REST/REPAIR/REHYDRATE/RE-PLAN DAY IN WAVERLY, TN

No riding today.  Both my bike and my body needed a "down" day.

After consulting with Carolyn last night, I made the decision to forego two nights of camping (weathered one storm in a tent,  not excited to repeat that).  I mailed home 20 pounds of camping related gear.  (This may also make these here hills a bit easier to climb.)

After doing the obligatory laundry (to get the stink out), I replaced a broken spoke on my rear wheel and trued it, as well as doing some needed cleaning and lubing.  I feel better about the condition of my steed, and am ready to roll tomorrow. 

I felt myself getting pretty dehydrated the last few days, so I have been really conscientious about my fluid intake today.   For dinner, I ate at Sam's Diner,  a few doors down from my motel. 


The chicken to the left is Eugene, so I was informed.  It's a small place, about 8 or so tables. And everyone obviously knew everyone else in the restaurant (besides me).

They advertise "Southern Cooking," so I thought I would give it a go.  I was NOT disappointed!  I had the special; Country fried steak, baked apples, mac and cheese, cornbread and a salad.  Sweet tea to drink, and coconut cake for dessert (they were out of pecan pie 😒).  I almost never post photos of food, but this time I'll make an exception.


I told them that if I lived in Waverly, I'd definitely be a regular!

Feeling rested and ready for another hilly ride tomorrow.   The storm has cleared, but temps are dropping into the 30s tonight.  It could be a cold one in the morning.

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