I'm In Atlanta!!

Welcome to Atlanta!  Or "Hot"lanta as some folks call this place.  I am in the crown jewel of the south.  I have been treated so very well by the staff of the Hampton Inn where I'm staying.  I even had a personal letter from the hotel general manager waiting for me in my room when I arrived.  He thanked me for staying with them.  What a nice touch! :)

Usually when I go on these trips, I always find something I never see at home.  And this trip did not disappoint.  Take a look at the below photo:

That is one BIG gun, huh?  Actually, it's a giant barbecue grill in front of the Rusty Nail restaurant here in Atlanta where I had dinner tonight.  And with a big barbecue grill in front of the restaurant, I had to have their homemade specialty, right?  Of course I did.  Their lasagna was delicious! :)

Nothing much happening here tonight.  The adventure begins in earnest tomorrow when I'm reunited with my bike and check in at Oglethorpe University which is the official starting HQ for the ride.  I'll have another post tomorrow on the eve of the first ride day.

A special shout-out to the Illinois Team-In-Training Cycle Team who arrived in Lake Tahoe today in advance of their participation in America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday.  May you all have a great ride.  GO TEAM!!

An extra special shout-out to two of my teammates who are going through some tough times right now.  JAV and Anne R., know that you are in my prayers and as I travel these Georgia roads, you ride with me in my heart.

Car Back!
Gary