In Memory of Warmer Summers

Shiloh, TN to Perryville, TN

Friendly horn taps: 3

Miles: 58

Total so far: 1,268

A significant period of time has been spent in Tennessee and I had yet to post a photo of the area we are passing through, so I captured this pasture for effect

It was in the 40’s this morning when we awoke.  It had rained periodically through the night, and was extremely cloudy.  Prior to leaving our camp, we had to take refuge in our tents for one last rain shower before folding up and leaving.

Wild climbing roses in the forest

We rode well through the day in particularly hilly country on small county roads that wind their way along the ridges and hill crests paralleling the Tennessee River.  We had a few bouts of light rain, but our worst challenge was the cold.  Temperatures remained in the low 50’s with a bit of a north wind and we were geared up with all the clothes we had.

Our maps indicate the loose dogs in Tennessee are a problem for cyclists, and

Crossing the Tennessee River looking north in Perry County

we are pursued regularly by Fido and all his friends.  Maybe they are just keeping warm.  The horses are friendlier — they were probably cold too, so whenever we came peddling by, they would inevitably come over to the fence line and check us out.

Holly Bobo

There are pink ribbons on most of the mailboxes and fence gates we’ve seen since entering Tennessee — we’ve seen hundreds of them.  On April 23, 20 year old Holly Bobo was abducted from her home in rural Decatur County.  She is still missing.

I cannot imagine the trauma her parents are living right now.

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Tomorrow”s ride is dedicated to Marco A. Salazar

"Caco" Salazar

Marco “Caco” Salazar was killed on December 20, 2008 10 days shy of his 55th birthday.

Marco was a family man with a heart of gold.  He was a big fan of car racing and the Green Bay Packers.  He also loved riding his Harley Davidson.  He is truly missed and loved by many.
Our lives have change forever, and his grandchilden, and children were robbed of his time with them.