Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 1
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 obvious...