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Cycling the Underground Railroad

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  DAY 9:  SELMA TO LINDEN  Today's ride was joyfully uneventful.   There was nothing really "special" about this segment--it was just getting me back to the Underground Railroad route after my excursions in Montgomery and Selma. I unintentionally toured several of the neighborhoods in Selma as I was finding my way out of town.   This wasn't particularly a problem as the wind had shifted directions and was slightly at my back.   And the fruitful rest day yesterday gave me new strength and a positive outlook on life this day (even though it was a bit chilly for my liking.  The roads were more rural and the absence of trucks, slower speed limits and lighter traffic made an enjoyable cruise.  Pit Stop at the Farmer's Market in Orrville, Alabama--combination of gift shop, convenience store and restaurant. About 20 miles out of Selma I stopped at a country store (it was the only such place on today's journey) in Orrville, Alabama. The own...