A big thanks for all those who joined me this weekend rolling thru the magic carpets of the Francis Marion. We successfully bikepacked the Awendaw, Swamp fox, and Moultrie passages of the Palmetto trail. Just completing our first day was challenge enough as it takes more than pedaling to navigate the swampy and weather torn regions of a mostly forgotten trail system. Camping at Cane Gully was the perfect retreat to a very difficult first day. We were rewarded with excellent weather temperatures, minimal bug zones, frog bog choruses, hoot owl serenades, dry campfire wood, upbeat attitudes, Spring Forward American Ale beer and great conversation. Day 2 was a little slow to get moving, but just as fantastic with even better weather, abundant wildlife and incredible views around lake Moultrie. A beach regroup stop, excellent firebreak trails, miles of lovely smooth packed lakeside gravel and even a few tricky crossings made for another day of adventure by bike. Thank you to all that joined and hung out with me for a weekend in my backyard. Special thank you to Pearce Fleming and Hank Hanna of Octohops Homebrewing for the tasty camp beer! Huge thanks to Andre Pope of Epic Ride Race Plates for supplying all those who went with an awesome memorabilia plate commemorating this epic once in a lifetime unforgettable event. ‪#‎adventurebybike‬ ‪#‎freebeer‬ ‪#‎outdoorsisfree‬ ‪#‎doepicshit‬ ‪#‎didimentionfreebeer‬ ‪#‎kempkeeper‬ ‪#‎longlivelongrides‬