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Straight Trippin Ride

Beautiful Day, Incredible Views, Excellent Ride, Loud Music

09/20/03
Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap to Mt. Mitchell Peak

160 miles roundtrip, 6 hours w/hike to peak and lunch

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Headed south on the Parkway - Chris talking to Linda about the milkman
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Bear Den Overlook with the Stones
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Mt Mitchell peak parking lot
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An easy hike.
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Chris at 6684 feet or higher?
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I'm hungry
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Mt. Mitchell Restaurant
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Mt. Mitchell Restaurant
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Headed down of Mt Mitchell - Chris' usual position on a bike
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Another biker headed up
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Getting back to the Parkway after lunch.
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Chris and Tina Tuner
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Riding with camera
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Bad photography from a bike.
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First tunnel north of Mt Mitchell
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Second tunnel north of Mt Mitchell.