Day 13 Berea to Mackville

Saturday, May 27, 2011

Miles 64.62 Total Miles 775.04 Daily Avg 59.61

Avg Speed 14.4 mph Max Speed 35.6 mph Alt climb 3904 ft

In reaching Berea we completed the second of our twelve maps, time to tuck it away as a souvenir. We are progressing along with only ten maps remaining.

We left Berea on a beautiful sunny morning. The road was flat with horse pastures and farm on both sides. After all the rain and cloudy days the birds were out in full force singing as we pedaled along. We soon hit some small rolling hills with steep inclines but very short. This terrain continued for the day.

We completed our days ride at 1:00 and headed for the “Kentucky Bourbon Trail”, no trip to Kentucky is complete without a taste of their fine bourbon. We were only a few miles from the Wild Turkey Distillery where we were given a tour of the distillery and sampled the spirits. Six different Wild Turkey products were available for tasting, each guest could sample two. The three of us each selected two different products and were able to taste all six.  

Tonight we camped in My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown, KY. The area reminds me of the movie “Sideways” except all the visitors are here for the bourbon not wine. Although there were many restaurants in the area we decided to cook at the campsite. Good decision, as were picked up a steak at the local Walmart and cooked it over an open fire. Even Kelly who does not eat beef had to have a taste.

The campground is like staying in city park.  Our tents are close to a city road, a MacDonald's is located 1/4 mile down the road.  A golf course is located through the bushes.  With the birds singing, vehicle traffic and golf course lawnmower running at 5:30 am it was an early morning.

Roadside visit with the Kentucky locals

Spent our afternoon with a wonderful tour

Bourbon Aging warehouse

Wild Turkey aging

Always the Hokie

Our sampling, take your pick