Silver Comet Day Four

The final day covered ~38 miles from Cedartown to Smyrna. We had a misqueue start when locals directed us to a great breakfast spot that was closed on Sunday. Then we followed iPhone and google maps to a coffee shop downtown which was more permanently closed. Breakfast became granola bars on the way out of town. Don't bother looking for cafe breakfast in Cedartown, go with McDonald's, BoJangles, the bakery across the street, or Subway. On a positive note Frankie's was open as we rolled by. We rode the trail through downtown again which is beautiful, so much that I forgot to take pictures.

Well outside Cedartown we found this amazing tunnel. The people help give perspective, this thing is huge and long.

This is the rock face just outside the tunnel to the east.




And in sharp contrast to the tunnel is the next bridge. The roadbed was planks. We enjoyed quite a show watching cars drive over.









This sign sums up my impression of the trail. Several towns and businesses use the trail as a primary source of income. I've seen very few DOT's advertise for road repair. This is amazing focus on the active community. Great job Georgia.




All this brings a smile to my face.




Found the first to match the last.

And finally mile 0. I had the same level of apprehension leaving and arriving.

Further up "Silver Comet Connector" downtown Atlanta is on the horizon.

The trip is over for now. I am definitely up for more bike touring.

For next trip I would really consider staying in Rockmart and doing a two day trip: one to Jacksonville or Anniston and back for some scenery and big miles and a second day to Atlanta and back for tunnels, bridges, and scenery.

So what are you waiting for? Get out and ride.