Yeah, it probably sounds like I am soured, I guess it got laid on a little heavy in the early posts.

I think I was figuring better scenery? What we rode past was nice, absolutely. I can get riding alongside a river and fields of soy all around me though and dont need to drive then hop a train for that.

With that said, I could absolutely see spending 2-3 days down there doing the b&b thing with trips to the wine/beer area and the kitschy antique shops where riding is only part of the trip and distances are more limited. It was worth trying out and I am sure Ill be back down most likely next year.