Even as I was doing the final checks on the routes, I was still undecided whether to do a day ride and leave the next two days for a two-day ride, do three single day rides, or do a single three-day ride. Not being in a rush this morning, and not having a bag packed, I decided that today would be a one-day ride.
I set my loop to go to Murfreesboro to visit the Tour of Honor site and a few other places in town. Along the way, I would see about some Coddiwomple sites, these are more of a scavenger hunt since the I only know what to look for, but don’t know where I can find it.
First stop is the UPSP office in Lewisburg. The challenge is in honor of music pioneers, this is for Lewis. The name of the pioneer need only be a part of the location’s name. Hence, Lewisburg works for Lewis
There is no surprise that I am overweight. Okay, I am fat! BUT, I seem to be able to spot a BBQ place, almost like I follow my nose. Shortly after leaving to Post Office, I spot Ziffel’s BBQ in Lewisburg. I can’t pass it up.
I was going out of my way to not only avoid interstates, but to minimize my time on four-lane roads, at least until I am ready to start getting home. I meander into Chapel Hill, TN. Stopped at the light, I spot a rooster! The light turns green and I pull into the bank’s parking lot. I notice that there are some veteran memorials in the small area next to the bank, but my focus right now is the rooster.
I had managed to pull into the exit lanes, the drive is one-way and I am pointing the wrong way. To make it more fun, the bike is pointed downhill. I maneuver the bike around and get ready to start rolling. I wait for the light to change so I can have a clear road. As I pull out into the road, I spot a coffee shop! South Arrow Coffee Co. I pull in. The parking has the bike pointing downhill again, so I angle so I can turn around in the empty parking spot next to where I stopped. I get the picture and ready to roll. As I am turning around, a lady, oblivious to the fact that I am trying to turn around, pulls into the spot that would give me a little extra room to make the U-turn. Gee, thanks. I manage to get out, while she is still on her phone.
My Tour of Honor sites were in Murfreesboro. I visited the Tour of Honor site which also is a 9-11 memorial. One picture, two points. I make my way to the Harley shop to do my check-in there and update my miles. I visited the Stone River National Battlefield to get a picture of a cannon. Cars and motorcycles are not allowed on the trail near the Visitor’s Center. I take a picture of the bike with a cannon in the background. I am not happy with the picture. When I got to the Veterans Cemetery which was across the street, there was another cannon. And I could pull up next to it. Much better picture!
Meandering on mostly two-lane roads to get back home. I stopped at a BBQ place where we had stopped for lunch a few years ago. It still looked good, but I had supper waiting on me. I will be back to the Ole Gin House BBQ!
