BRAT 2004
Bike Ride Around Tennessee
Sept. 18-25

The route: Gallatin-Murfreesboro-Rock Island State Park-Cookeville-Standing Stone State Park-Red Boiling Springs-Gallatin

Nashville skyline
After arriving in Gallatin, Susan and Erik headed to Nashville for a tour
Hall of Fame, Dolly quote
We passed the Country Music Hall of Fame
Susan Riverside
Susan in front of the Cumberland River that runs through Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Pamper Zone
Here's the Pamper Zone in Murfreesboro
Susan's Tent
Susan's Overnight Accommodations in Murfreesboro
Erik Fixes his shoe
Erik fixes his shoe at a rest stop on the way to Rock Island State Park
Bell Buckle Cafe Rest Stop
This rest stop at the Bell Buckle Cafe offered free lemonade
Cheryl Looks for Thrills
Cheryl is still looking for thrills early in the day on the loop day to Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls, one of the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains, with a 256' plunge
Erik and Cheryl
Erik and Cheryl are ready to start the long climb to Monterey (Erik was on his second trip!)
Cheryl and Susan
Cheryl and Susan hope their strength will help them up the mountains
Susan, Cheryl, Erik
Susan, Cheryl, and Erik celebrate the end of a long climb in the Monterey Tastee Freeze
Rest Stop
A cyclist pauses for a rest on one of the many long climbs
Helmet giveaway
Tennessee State Parks uses BRAT as an occasion to give children at Dodson Branch Elementary School free helmets
Good Helmet Fit
Cheryl and another cyclist help this young lady fit her new helmet
Allgood Cemetary
This "Share the Road" sign next to the "Allgood" cemetery caught Susan's eye
Cheryl at camp
Cheryl at our campsite in Cookeville