Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 1
DAY 19: MOUSETAIL LANDING TO (ALMOST) WAVERLY, TN I AM in the hills of Tennessee! Over 40 miles today on backwoods, backcountry roads. Not a single gas station, convenience store or eatery the entire way. This was probably my second hardest day of cycling so far. Had to cross six steep ridges. The inclines on some were so great I had to push my loaded bike a ways to get over the top. I'm sure you can identify the "hills" from this profile: What was psychologically difficult was that I could see ahead each mountain I'd have to cross. ANOTHER ridge to cross. But as much as I am complaining about the hills, western Tennessee and the area around the Tennessee River is very eye catching. with contrasts between the woodlands, farms and pastureland. A relatively flat "holler" among the hills. And then there is (literally in this case) the local color. Somebody is making the best of their trailer life! Welcome to Mojito Island! (Kind of like Wastin' Away i...