Rivers and Lakes

January 4th, 2004

Trip Statistics:

Time Traveled - 5 Hours
Miles Traveled - 103
Accommodations -
Gas - $5.00
Food (Estimated) - $0 (Thanks Dana)

   
   Damn! First thing and I find out I made a major mistake already. My first Email about this ride listed the meeting time at 10:30 and then a follow-up said 9:30. Confusing to say the least and if any of you missed the ride or simply did not come because of this, then let me apologize and dismiss it as old age.
    Making the best of a bad situation, Sandee and I decided to eat and just wait out the clock. The weather forecast was not the best and I already ran into rain on my way to McDonalds. Shortly after 10, Dana Hughes showed up on her bike. Not for the ride, but to get something at McDonalds. After chatting for awhile, she elected to go with us. As it turned out, her husband Rich not only joined in but led a good deal of the way as well.
    I always enjoy it when someone else leads. Today, we stayed close to our starting point by riding along the River Island Golf course, along John Sevier Highway, up the French Broad River, John Sevier Highway, Boyds Creek, Maryville, Townsend, Wears Valley and back to Sevierville. A lot of beautiful scenery alot of which was new to me.
    A great ride with new friends. This is what it is all about.