The day started with the riders moving further ahead on the Parkway than where we left the day before. This was because there was road construction and access wasn’t available for about 25 miles. The entire route was 73.5 miles, but I opted to shuttle to the first SAG stop at Line Creek. I had not been getting into the hotels until about 3:30pm each day and didn’t think I could get in at that time if I rode the whole mileage. I was also trying to outrun rain that was forecasted for between 5-6pm. We did have a few sprinkles from time to time during the day. When I started riding at about 10:00am, the temperature was 73 degrees with winds out of S at 5 mph. Just like yesterday, there really wasn’t a lot of picture taking opportunity. I met Julia at the second SAG stop at the Jeff Busby area. From there we cycled about 13 miles to the next SAG stop in French Camp. This is where we had the most delicious cinnamon rolls. The day ended in Kosciusko, MS at the Econo Lodge. I cycled a total of 54 miles, Julia, Beth and I were lucky enough to get to stay at local B&B owned by Donna, the speaker from our first night. Dinner for everyone was at Jason’s Southern Table in downtown Kosciusko. It was raining when the group went to dinner; the rain did materialize as predicted.
I opted to start at the first SAG stop of the day at Line Creek. This deducted 21 miles from the full day of 73.5 miles.
Riders preparing to start their day.
Along the Natchez Trace Parkway.
A few riders ahead of me on the Parkway.
The Jeff Busby area was the second SAG stop of the day and where I met up with Julia.
As I was pulling into my first SAG stop (which was the second one for the day).
The French Camp Academy was the third SAG stop of the day. It was encouraged that the riders purchased a fresh cinnamon roll because proceeds help support the school. Several varieties of bread loaves, cookies, jams, and sauces were also available to purchase. I bought some honey mustard and salad dressing.
I had 1 and 1/2 cinnamon rolls because one was just not enough.
The post office was nearby.
Once again, my favorite mile of the day…the last mile.
A special welcome was in each of our rooms.
I should have snapped a photo of the room I shared with Julia, before all of our things were spread out. We were lucky enough to get to stay at a local B&B. Our hostess was Donna the executive director from Natchez Trace Cycling (our guest speaker on night one).
We even had our names on the door of our room, just like the rest of the riders that were staying at the Econo Lodge..
A bicycle is the base of the guest bathroom sink!