Day 09 [05MAR16/SAT] Chattanooga TN to Asheville NC - BIKE WEEK ROAD TRIP

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THE 2016 BIKE WEEK ROAD TRIP PREV: Day 08 [04MAR16/FRI] Berea KY to Chattanooga TN Day 09 [05MAR16/SAT] Chattanooga TN to Asheville NC. selected photos Day 09 road by Sharon w/Cannon....part 1..(60of180). (1) photos 001-060 Day 09 road by Sharon w/Cannon....part 2..(60of180). (2) photos 061-120 Day 09 road by Sharon w/Cannon....part 3..(60of180). (3) photos 121-180 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Sharon w/Cannon.(75of220). (4) photos 180-255 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Sharon w/Cannon.(75of220). (5) photos 255-330 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Sharon w/Cannon.(75of220). (6) photos 330-405 Day 09 Biltmore Estate Sharon's phone.....(+8 =228). (6) photos 405-413 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (7) photos 413-484 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (8) photos 484-555 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (9) photos 555-626 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (A) photos 626-697 Day 10 [06MAR16/SUN] Asheville NC to Wilson NC... Day 09 [05MAR16/SAT] Chattanooga TN to Asheville NC START 3850 / STOP 4090 / TOTAL 0240mi PREV. TOTAL 2896 miles TOTAL TODAY 220 miles/3hr26min + 4hrs GRAND TOTAL 3116 miles 3-ring binder entry: points of interest, motel info, maps, click here (A) Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon... part 4of4... (71of283).. ... lots of food storage in the basement... that ought to be enough for dinner tonight... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2017.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2019.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2020.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2021.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2023.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... sick bay... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2022.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... the kitchen... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2024.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2025.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2026.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2028.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2027.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2029.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... an informal dining room... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2030.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2031.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2032.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2033.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2034.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... more overhead conduit... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2035.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... the laundry room... ... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2039.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2037.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2038.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2036.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... up... up... up... [sigh] up... up... up... to the 1st floor... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2040.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2041.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2042.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2043.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2044.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2045.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... whew... we're done... well... there is the matter of the gift shop... wonder what this room was used for originally... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2048.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2046.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2047.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2049.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2050.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... AKKK... another gift shop... even bigger... wonder what this room was used for originally... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2051.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2052.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2053.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... we leave, a little broker, catch the shuttle back to the parking lot and begin the drive out passing by the grounds/garden center... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2054.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2055.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: 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original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2063.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... it's still light but it'll be dark soon... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2064.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2065.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2066.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2067.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/DSC_2068.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: 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MOTEL: Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore East 1430 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805 828.298.5519 EXIT 55 (great breakfast area) full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNCQualityInn00.jpg... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNCQualityInn02.jpg... Room 120 full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/IMG_7871.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/IMG_7872.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/IMG_7872.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/IMG_7872.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/IMG_7872.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/IMG_7872.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder website: ashevillencquality.com "Recovering from knee replacement surgery, 1st floor room or elevator please, thank you" Standard King Room - Non-Smoking, breakfast included. cable TV, small refrigerator, Coffee machine, A/C, Iron, Desk, Carpeted, Shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Telephone, Radio, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Towels Free WiFi is available in all rooms. REVIEW (not submitted, guest review invitations expire after 28 days): Would have been: Clean, economical, most satisfactory. Leisure trip / Couple / King Room - Non-Smoking / Stayed 1 night What could have been better? Wi-Fi workd but was slooooow Most important to us is cleanliness - A+ on that, next in importance we liked the price,the room was nice, king bed was great, and other things we appreciated were walk-in shower, breakfast included in room rate, chair, desk, cable TV, free Wi-Fi and location; would stay here again. (gondolierpizza.com) Dinner by Gondolier Pizza: Dinner: outstanding (DANGEROUS - ate so much no room for desert) Service: outstanding (waiters were ON TOP OF IT!) S: Shrimp Alfredo, salad, bread, hot tea R: Italian Sausage Stromboli w/marinara sauce, Hawaiian Punch ... flyers picked up along the way... full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers00.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers0122.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers01.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers02.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers03.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers04.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160305day09AshevilleNC_flyers05.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder ... flyers previously picked up along the way... ... how about that handy carrying case for fudge from the Rock City Fudge Works??? full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160304day08ChattanoogaTN_flyers13.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder full size original photo: russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2016/160301bikeweek/160305day09AshevilleNC/160304day08ChattanoogaTN_flyers14.jpg... photograph by Russell Holder breakfast at Days Inn the next morning: (don't recall, dint record, but they had a LOT to choose from) Day 09 [05MAR16/SAT] Chattanooga TN to Asheville NC. selected photos Day 09 road by Sharon w/Cannon....part 1..(60of180). (1) photos 001-060 Day 09 road by Sharon w/Cannon....part 2..(60of180). (2) photos 061-120 Day 09 road by Sharon w/Cannon....part 3..(60of180). (3) photos 121-180 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Sharon w/Cannon.(75of220). (4) photos 180-255 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Sharon w/Cannon.(75of220). (5) photos 255-330 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Sharon w/Cannon.(75of220). (6) photos 330-405 Day 09 Biltmore Estate Sharon's phone.....(+8 =228). (6) photos 405-413 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (7) photos 413-484 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (8) photos 484-555 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (9) photos 555-626 Day 09 Biltmore Estate by Rusl w/Nikon....(71of283). (A) photos 626-697 NEXT: Day 10 [06MAR16/SUN] Asheville NC to Wilson NC...