Same weekday route as last week, only in the reverse direction to compare elevation, etc. Starting from the parking lot at mile 440, head south for 5 miles to the dirt path through the woods to CX from the parkway to Firetower Road. Take this to Big East Fork, then head down to Old Harding, route 96, route 100, and finally South Harpeth, dodging the evening insects along Big East Fork Creek and the South Harpeth River. Head up Poplar Creek then turn south on Griffith to head up the steepest hill of the route, then back down Lewis to route 100 and the Natchez Trace again. Head up the hill at mile 441 to finish the ride. Having the hills at the end of the ride was less desirable than last weeks route, but otherwise it was a great ride on a cloudy but temperate evening with a slightly southerly wind.