Last weekend's Chattanooga Journey in 4 parts. ((PART 4 w/photos))

[Greg H.]

As you begin the descent, you are riding right along the Tennessee River. And, that was very cool!
Back at the hotel – 135 miles later; we decided to park the Spyder and have dinner at the ‘Terminal Brewhouse’ next door to the hotel. And, that was a great choice. Jean began the evening with the Belgian Wit (wheat). And, I began with their IPA (India Pale Ale), and enjoyed their most delicious, Oatmeal Stout with a steak sandwich. Jean had the pork loin. It was all quite good.
Monday morning, we headed out of Chattanooga about 9:00. We decided to just have coffee, and grab breakfast down the road. We took the interstate (24) until we could find Hwy 64 west. So, we really mixed up the route. And, like I mentioned previously, some of 64 is 2 lane; some is 4 lane. And, actually; some is interstate. It can actually be very confusing. I got turned around once – heading south; not west! But, that was okay, too! We got back to the house at about 4:45pm Monday afternoon. About 1 hour after we arrived, another big rain came to Oakland.

The Trip: 835.3 miles in all. J The Spyder: Simply wonderful! My current mileage: 13,700 miles – 8 months, 3 weeks. My thoughts: The finest machine that I have ever owned. :thumbup:

Photos....

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[hawkiii]

Very cool story. Back in the mid 70's I lived in Harrison a ways outside of Chattanooga just about a 5 minute walk from the Tennessee river. Lived on Champion Rd off of Hwy 58. Beautiful country back then. I imagine it is still a beautiful place. The first 6 months I lived there I lived in a bus at Chickamauga Lake. I had just turned 18 while on the road to get there from southern California. Again, nice story, sounds like you had a great ride.

[dltang]

Sounds like a wonderful trip but I do detect a slight theme here.

BEER!!
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drinks/drinking-48.GIF

[Derek Paisley]

Greg, thanks so much for sharing! Great pictures!

My wife and I look forward to such adventured once we get our Spyder.

:ohyea:

Derek
Toronto

[Firefly]

As you begin the descent, you are riding right along the Tennessee River. And, that was very cool!
Back at the hotel – 135 miles later; we decided to park the Spyder and have dinner at the ‘Terminal Brewhouse’ next door to the hotel. And, that was a great choice. Jean began the evening with the Belgian Wit (wheat). And, I began with their IPA (India Pale Ale), and enjoyed their most delicious, Oatmeal Stout with a steak sandwich. Jean had the pork loin. It was all quite good.
Monday morning, we headed out of Chattanooga about 9:00. We decided to just have coffee, and grab breakfast down the road. We took the interstate (24) until we could find Hwy 64 west. So, we really mixed up the route. And, like I mentioned previously, some of 64 is 2 lane; some is 4 lane. And, actually; some is interstate. It can actually be very confusing. I got turned around once – heading south; not west! But, that was okay, too! We got back to the house at about 4:45pm Monday afternoon. About 1 hour after we arrived, another big rain came to Oakland.

The Trip: 835.3 miles in all. J The Spyder: Simply wonderful! My current mileage: 13,700 miles – 8 months, 3 weeks. My thoughts: The finest machine that I have ever owned. :thumbup:

Photos....

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZtmbZq0aM1NM4 (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZtmbZq0aM1NM4)

Sounds like a great trip!

If you ever get to Michigan I can take you on Michigan Breweries tour--- Bells, New Holland, Arcadia, Dark Horse, Michigan Brewing, Shorts, Dragonmead, Founders, plus many more.

If you're into great micro-brews--- Michigan has some of the best in the world. Sounds like you had some great scenery on your trip!

[Smylinacha]

As you begin the descent, you are riding right along the Tennessee River. And, that was very cool!
Back at the hotel – 135 miles later; we decided to park the Spyder and have dinner at the ‘Terminal Brewhouse’ next door to the hotel. And, that was a great choice. Jean began the evening with the Belgian Wit (wheat). And, I began with their IPA (India Pale Ale), and enjoyed their most delicious, Oatmeal Stout with a steak sandwich. Jean had the pork loin. It was all quite good.
Monday morning, we headed out of Chattanooga about 9:00. We decided to just have coffee, and grab breakfast down the road. We took the interstate (24) until we could find Hwy 64 west. So, we really mixed up the route. And, like I mentioned previously, some of 64 is 2 lane; some is 4 lane. And, actually; some is interstate. It can actually be very confusing. I got turned around once – heading south; not west! But, that was okay, too! We got back to the house at about 4:45pm Monday afternoon. About 1 hour after we arrived, another big rain came to Oakland.

The Trip: 835.3 miles in all. J The Spyder: Simply wonderful! My current mileage: 13,700 miles – 8 months, 3 weeks. My thoughts: The finest machine that I have ever owned. :thumbup:

Photos....

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZtmbZq0aM1NM4 (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZtmbZq0aM1NM4)

Glad you had a good trip and the pics are very cool!:2thumbs:

[Lamonster]

Love the spaceship :D

[Some Guy]

Sounds like a great trip!

If you ever get to Michigan I can take you on Michigan Breweries tour--- Bells, New Holland, Arcadia, Dark Horse, Michigan Brewing, Shorts, Dragonmead, Founders, plus many more.

If you're into great micro-brews--- Michigan has some of the best in the world. Sounds like you had some great scenery on your trip!

DUDE!!! You're making me thirsty! Michigan Brewing is about 20 miles away...and is now calling my name! Good thing for me they sell their fine products in stores around here and one of them is 1 block away! (no ryding for beer runs! :lecturef_smilie: ).

:clap:

[bjt]

Great pics. Looks like it was a fun ride. :thumbup: