This annual ride is starting to be synonymous with HOT. This year again, the forecast was for temperatures in the mid 90s. Fortunately, it was a little cooler up on mountain.

The route was – Hillsboro, Pelham,Altamont,Beersheeba,back to Altamont, north toward Viola, and back to Hillsboro. There were 7 ( Bob, Mark, Dave, Mike,Mitch,Doug and Stu) riders – 3 that rode to Altamont, and returned to Tullahoma ( for even more hotter miles), and 4 that went to Stone Door for lunch. We enjoyed talking with park ranger Randy Hedgepath, who gave us the lowdown on some of the local history.

Alas, it seems we might have been late for the blueberries, in contrast to most years, when we are usually early. Thanks to eagle-eye Mike who spotted the last of the crop. This year we stopped at the convenience store near the north end of the Whoop-De-Do’s – and were treated well there.