Archive for May 9th, 2006

May 9: Prentiss to Richton, Mississippi

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

Today’s ride started with a 41-mile ride on the Longleaf Trace, a multi-use trail in southern Mississippi. It used to be a railroad route, so it has gentle curves and gentle climbs and descents as it passes through the forests and farmlands of southern Mississippi.

I had been noticing a lot of […]

Dream Tour cycling jerseys have arrived!

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

One of the things that Bayer HealthCare arranged for is cycling jerseys and jackets for Pat and me to wear during The Dream Tour. We didn’t get them done in time for our departure on March 18, but they’re done now! We took advantage of our rest day in Vicksburg and […]

May 8: Hazlehurst to Prentiss, Mississippi

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

Today’s ride takes us 45 miles on rural roads to Prentiss, Mississippi, the north end of the LongLeaf Trace, a cycling, running, hiking, and equestrian trail in southern Mississippi.
That was the plan anyway. Pat made it to Prentiss in the Bayermobile OK, but I was about 5 miles into the ride today when […]