Erin, TN to Nashville, TN 71.8 miles
Given today's relatively short(71 miles) yet hilly(6465' total climbing elevation) ride into Nashville, we arrived just past noon at the historic Hermitage Hotel in downtown. It is an absolutely beautiful and very elegant hotel that has been the hotel of choice for many presidents, dignitaries and celebrities for nearly 100 years. Certainly one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at. It was another gorgeous fall day and the scenery was not disappointing, particularly along the banks of the Cumberland River. Things became interesting when we got into the mix of urban traffic, especially riding through downtown, but all arrived without incident. Susan and I spent the afternoon with Nicholas, before having a group dinner at Capitol City Grill. Tomorrow's rest day activities will be very low key and the highlight will be celebrating Nicholas's birthday at Ruth Chris's.