Today turned out to be great weather for riding!

I only mentioned the Barley Oak in case you were into all those fancy beers. I'm a Budweiser man myself. Even though the trace is supposed to be closed after dark, I've been on it at night too. The only thing I'm worried about is some crazy animal jumping out in front of me. How did you like Liz's? I've had breakfast there a couple of times. Pretty good food.

If you didn't make it to Abita Brewery, they only offer self-guided tours during the week. They also have a gift store and "tap room" that you can visit.


Brooks' Bike Shop is right along the trace in Covington. He mainly has used and rental bikes, but he's been getting more new bikes for sale lately. Not sure of his hours tomorrow, but if he's open you may want to stop on in. Patrick is the owner. Great guy. About a blok past him is what Covington affectionately calls "the world's largest Ronald Reagan statue". Makes for a good photo with your bikes.

Hope the rain holds off for you so you can get some riding in tomorrow. Watching the news right now and they are calling for 60% chance of rain. Should be about 8 miles from where you are to Covington.

You can barely see it in the picture I attached, but there's a boardwalk at the arrow. From where you are staying, it's possible for you to cut through the parking lots with your bikes so you don't have to get on the highway.

And be very careful when crossing Hwy. 59 on the trace. It's the second intersection north of the trailhead. It's crosses in the middle of an s-curve in the highway.