Got my century for March in by doing a 200K brevet in Tennessee last weekend (3/21). It was a brevet of one since everyone else backed out due to COVID-19 concerns. Honestly, I felt safer out in the countryside than back here in Illinois where we had gone to shelter in place on 3/20.
Temps were 43 at the start, probably around 50 at the end. Wind out of the north so I had some tailwind on the way down to the George Dickel Distillery (turnaround point) but really didn't notice its benefit. I did notice the sections where the route went due north on the way back. But there were so many turns and rolling hills that it wasn't too bad. What was more annoying was the mist hanging in the air the first 52 miles or so. I was cold during those miles.
I really enjoyed this route and saw lots of interesting farm animals!
The store at the distillery was closed due to the pandemic.
Trees were blooming everywhere
Mutton on the loose! These two had escaped from the pasture across the road and were last seen heading down the railroad tracks. These were active tracks as I got delayed by 2 freight trains in Wartrace.
The animals were pretty interested to see a bike go by!
