After all the hike-a-bike Wednesday, the planned mileage for the day on Thursdays (plus the eight miles we had to make up the day before) and not knowing the trail or gravel road conditions, we decided to reroute our ride into Ashville and cycle on back roads. Hence we shaved 20 miles off our of planned 60 mile day.
We are also considering breaking up the 60 mile ride on the last day into two days. Bite size bits of the Appalachian Gravel Growler with its terrain is a lot easier to swallow than gulping down as much as possible everyday.
Not many pics on Thursday. We just pedaled our little hearts out and arrived at the historic Grove Park Inn in time to enjoy a cold bevvie and three apps on the veranda with a righteous view of the mountains.
Friday we took a zero day to walk into town and do laundry, tour the Biltmore home and gardens and of course, visit some of the craft breweries for which Asheville is well known.
Cheers to Asheville and the Appalachian Gravel Growler!
Keep Calm and Pedal On 
Headed there Sunday thru the 4th of July—-leave us a few beers 🤣 Cheers !
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Will do buckaroo! It sure is beautiful here!
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Beautiful “refueling stops “ and creative names!! Much better than yesterday 🤪
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WOW – Love the Grand Park….Love watching you guys. Alice
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