I biked short of 30 miles today, stopped at a motel and called a cab to take me back to Chattanooga. I never retreated from Sherman, but the rain and cold forced my surrender! Are there other survivors with a tale to tell?

Wow! When the Wizard surrenders you know it was one tough day.

Yukio and I never took the bike of of the car. From what I have heard it was the right decision. We were not getting paid for this we do it choice and enjoyment. Not willing to put us in danger for a ride. The route will be there tomorrow and so will we.

You made the correct choice. My brakes were marginally effective descending Raccoon Mtn.