We thought the hills were behind us, but Tennessee is proving to be just as hilly as Missouri and Kentucky. Or maybe it’s just the Adventure Cycling route we’re following. I’m starting to think that world-wide network of cycling enthusiasts purposely picks the hilliest routes just to humble new riders. Well it’s working! The hills are the most challenging part of our tour - physically and mentally. The worst kind are the hills that curve toward the top, out of view, so you can’t see that it’s really a set of three hills one on top another. It’s so deceiving and cruel!
We finally made it to Waverly after 47 miles of grueling, cruel hills. Looking at the map, it’s more of the same tomorrow.