Today’s route was modified on the fly – on the road that is. Rather than traverse the Foothills Parkway, which would have added significant climbing to an 80 mile ride, I elected to turn left on River Road (after a long trek from home toward Seymour and then over {very close} to Pigeon Forge. The distance, calculated on the road, was a suitable option to give me a minimum 80 mile ride. The best part – I traveled to my personal mecca – The Institute at Tremont. Mind you, I’d prefer pulvinar riding pants versus the bibs I wore. After 4 hours the booty is a little sore. (LOL).

Here is a link to the bridge at Tremont – in winter – with snow – and it’s obviously cold.

Todays’ photo is from the other side of the bridge – the side I rarely photograph because it’s usually dark on the south side. How nice to find some wonderful sunlight brightening up the water, rocks and trees. From Tremont it’s 21 miles to the back door – and that was just about an hour travel time. I think I’ll rest now.