It was a bittersweet roll out of Port Gibson and the oasis of our B’n’B, Isabella’s. Some pics of Port Gibson.

The road again did not disappoint.

Down the road heading for Terminus and Natchez, MS.

Cycle of Life Adventures was top shelf and a great experience was had. Dennis and Elie were great. 312 miles for me and home soon. Peace out Tres

The plan was a 36 mile ride to lunch stop then SAG via Vicksburg National Military Park and into Port Gibson, MS. It was a hard rainy night that cleared for breakfast and great country riding.

Lunch was great country picnic. On to Vicksburg.

We ride a morning ride into Natchez tomorrow and finish. Great experience. Peace out Tres

I left French Camp after a great sleep with a good breakfast. French Camp was great.

The day was overcast but dry as we headed out. The road was beautiful again.

There were bald cypress swamps on the side of the road.

On the ride into lunch it began to sprinkle a little and then it stopped. My sore bottom bracket continued to be problematic but, I went on from lunch. I grabbed my raincoat in its little bag and snapped it to one of the seat rails. A mile down the road I put it on for warmth. At mile 53 for me it was raining with a little more strength and the SAG was on the side of the road. Other valiant souls kitted up for rain and went on. Peace out Tres

I had a bad night with chills and some pronounced GI upset. I elected to SAG today to ensure riding tomorrow. On the mend and ready. Featured image bike guide Brent with me. Some pics.

On the bike tomorrow. Thanks. Peace out. Tres

A big country breakfast at our location to jump back on the Trace. Started fine but, a lot of gentle up mile after mile that kept me busy. I started to turn square circles into the rest stop but, improved some after a break. My pics of the day.

Blew the end of the route! You cannot make it up. In Florence for the night in very cool hotel. Big roll tomorrow. Peace out Tres

It was a organized and led ride to the Trace with Cycle of Life Adventures. Nice group and tour operators.

Real tired but, happy rider. Quick blog. All the best and Peace out. Tres

Pete and I climbed out of the valley as we headed for the cave. The road was amazing and an actual Gila Monster sighting from the side of the road that allowed a picture. The featured image by yours truly.

The ride back was mostly downhill and windy but a turn made things better. Pete had been a great riding partner all week.

I have a real early departure tomorrow to get to Texas then the next day on to Memphis then Nashville. Natchez Trace on Monday Peace out Tres

I started with Pete and his friend, Mark, who finally received his bike. They left early from the ride and I continued on toward Mount Lemmon alone. I started on Catalina Highway and it is the false flat up into Lemmon. I got 1.5 miles up Mt. Lemmon and actually had settled in my granny gear and it seemed like it was time to descend.

Whoosh down the hill into Agua Caliente Park.

The ride back from the park was great.

Peace out Tres dog