Day 76, August 14. West Point to Reform: Distance 59 miles, Cloudy then clearing temp in 70s-80s

Today’s ride was another flat ride on smooth roads. While leaving West Point we stopped at a local bakery for a quick cup of coffee and a doughnut. Afterwards we headed east on SR 50 riding to Columbus, MS about 17 miles away. In Columbus we ate a late breakfast at a downtown restaurant called Salley's. From there we rode MS 182 to the state line connecting to Alabama's County Road 30. This connected us to US 82 and Reform. After checking into the hotel, I went to the Reform Public Library at and read about the local history. The first Europeans through this area were Cortez and his soldiers. The town name comes from a preacher that after trying to establish a church in the area in the 1800s on his way out of the area, someone asked him what they should call the place. His response was "Reform" and the name stuck. Another great ride for all with temperatures and humidity cooperating again.

Day 76, August 14. West Point to Reform: Distance 59 miles, Cloudy then clearing temp in 70s-80s