Well we are finally in Memphis TN. After 7 straight days of riding we are able to enjoy a day off. We traveled over some very beautiful countryside. There were lots of dogs in TN, lots of dogs. I have become quite good and the quick burst of speed while yelling to quickly escape any rough dog situations that arise.
We stayed at two national guard bases during the stretch. It was nice to change up the host site and get to talk to some different types of people. We did some site seeing around TN and went to an underground cavern as a group. It was very quaint and made more enjoyable by having everyone there. Towards the end of the 7 day stretch the body and mind were beginning to get pretty tired so ti will be interesting to see how I hold up with the rest of the journey.
We road into Memphis yesterday and went out on the town. First we went to a minor league baseball game then hit up some blues clubs and bars. It was very cool to talk to all the different people out about what we are doing and why. We even got a lot of people to clap for us after we left one bar.
We have had a lot of people spend time in the van recently for either injuries or for breaking rules. Apparently on about 5 people on last years trip were able to bike every mile of the trip. It has been interesting watch the group dynamics change and get tested over the course of this trip and we are not even half way done, there should be plenty of drama to come.
We ride into AK tomorrow and cross the Mississippi river. It should be an exciting but very tough day. Tn has flow by time wise and I am wondering if the other states will do the same.
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Ah, the interpersonal drama of people having to spend time with each other! Be kind to your body and stay off it and take the miles easy for a week or so. That should help. Also, I mailed a package for you to the Little Rock drop.
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