Day 11 Winchester, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN

The Antebellum Inn at Winchester, Tn

Proprietors, Conny and Steve Young donated their hospitality for Zac's cause!

Zac's arrival at the Antebellum Inn and was so pleasantly surprised at his evening's generous accomodations

Zac cycled 80 miles and said that he had a good after taking a day of rest in Chattanooga .
He should have another good day after his stay here!

How about the feast that was prepared for him! Dinner looks divine but not sure about the facial hair........

Today, Zac is scheduled to go from Winchester, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN. He was absolutely spoiled, staying at this very nice historic Bed and Breakfast called the Antebellum Inn. The Young's treated him royally. This was a result of a website search for Winchester and our cycling angels found us proprietors, Connie and Steve Young. They immediately invited Zac to stay with them. They sounded as nice as apparently they were accommodating. And Connie sent pictures before the evening was done. As you can see from the attached pictures, Zac was forced to sleep in very cushy comfort and served a fabulous meal. Mrs. Young was concerned that today's weather might be rainy and wanted Zac to have a great night's sleep.. There are truly wonderful people everywhere. We will have to have them come to Aiken for our celebration activities when Zac is done with his cross country journey and he has reached his goal for the LLS. A huge thank you for your generosity and your hospitality.

Today, Zac has a journey of 79 miles to Lawrenceburg where Davy Crockett, the pioneer, soldier, politician and industrialist lived from 1817 to 1821. Crockett was born in Limestone, northeast Tennessee but moved to Lawrence County where he served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia and as a state representative. Along the bank of Shoal Creek, he established a diversified industry consisting of a gristmill, a powder mill, and a distillery. However, all three operations were washed away in a flood in 1821. Crockett moved to West Tennessee where he was elected to Congress. While he was in Washington, he fought for his people's right to keep the land that they had settled on the new frontier of West Tennessee. Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March, 1836 while aiding the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico.. There is a state park on Shoal Creek where the businesses stood.. That is the history lesson for the day..


*posted by Zac's mom and will be subject to his editing at his earliest convenience. I hope I am not totally embarassing him*


The thought for the day is please do something completely wonderful and generous for someone you do not know.... There is some mother that you would make very happy!

Update Day 10

Thank you for all you interest and phone calls regarding the Zac Attack! Today finds him cycling from Chattanooga, TN to Winchester, TN. Zac made it through the mountains of North Carolina , through Franklin and Highlands, and down into North Carolina. A very generous person, Pam Forshee of Smoky Mountain Bicycles, 179 Highlands Road, Franklin insisting on donating lodging for Zac on Day 8 so he could rest comfortably after tackling the strong elevations. Zac continues to be impressed by the kindess and generosity of people along the route. He was, however, about 20 miles behind schedule on Day 8 and had to make them up the next day. Day 9 found him in Chattnooga resting and visiting with friends. We will let him fill us in with the details when he can. Today he is cycling to Winchester, TN., a distance of 73.5 miles. The proprietors of the Historic Bed and Breakfast, the Antebellum Inn graciously have invited Zac to stay with them for the evening. They are concerned that he sleep well and dry since rainfall is expected. Another generous couple who are helping the Zac Attack.!! Thank you to everyone for your calls, your thoughts.. and prayers......

Welcome! Students of Sunset Park Elementary...

A big hello to the students of Sunset Park Elementary, Rock Hill, South Carolina. Miss Cagle has informed us of your interest in Zac's ride across America for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Miss Cagle also told us that you have read the historical fiction journal, Tales of the Trail, of the boy that left Georgia and followed the Oregon Trail. What a wonderful coincidence that this is so similar to what Zac is doing at the present time. He has left South Carolina and has been travelling through the mountains of North Carolina, and now the hills of Tennessee. Unfortunately, at the present, he is travelling in areas with limited cell phone service and is not easily reached. I have had a chance to tell him that you were on interested in his travels and wanted to hear about his journey and also participate. How very, very exciting! I hope you all know what a wonderful boost this was for Zac to hear about it briefly. He is going to need a great deal of encouragement for many days to find his way to the Oregon coast. You all can give it to him. We hope you all know how much this will mean to him and for what a great cause! We will be in touch so that you know where Zac is cycling and what he gets to see and do. Thank you again for your great wonderful interest.! We know that Zac will write and be in touch as soon as he can! Very sincerely, Zac's Parents

Day 6 Departure from hometown of Aiken, SC

Time to leave Aiken on the long Journey. Everyone met at Pat's Restaurant to have a hearty Southern breakfast, express their well wishes, say a few prayers for safety and success, and give Zac one more gentle reminder to always call his Mother.....

And.................. Royal Robbins is still telling the same story..

And Zac sent off for Day 6 to Calhoun Falls , SC. - a distance of 84.52 miles. He was so fortunate to be welcomed into the home of Pastor Aaron Meadows and his Wife, Christy and their family. They were so very kind to include Zac in their wonderful family dinner.

*this is posted by Zac's Mother and will really be edited by Zac when he gets a chance!

Day 5 Interviews for TV and newspapers

Zac was to leave from Aiken today but had to do some local PR work with some wonderful TV stations and our Aiken Standard... And one more day to be well fed and sleep under his downy comforter.....

* posted by his Mother and subject for editing when Zac finds a computer......

Day 3 & 4, Rest Days, Aiken, SC

Two days of visiting with friends, packing up all his belongings, and repacking his bicycle. Had to lighten the weight of his backpacks, eat, and rest. His Mother was anxious about the upcoming trip,trying to remain calm and trying to slip hidden food items in Zac's backpacks, (unsuccessfully!)... His Father was trying to keep his Mother calm..

*posted by his Mother and suject to be edited as soon as Zac gets to computer....

Day Two Completed - Back in Aiken, SC

Back in Aiken, the end of Day 2

May 2nd

Arriving Back in time for the Lobster Races

Television Interview for Evening News

WAGT Interview, Augusta, GA

Two days of rest in Aiken. This included a good deal of PR work with local newspapers and two TV stations, coordinated by a good friend, Kim Sinclair...... PS. She used to babysit Zac and now is proud to send him on this memorable bike ride. Thank you, Kim for all you have done to get the word out!

Above pictures and text added by Zac's Mom , to be edited by Zac at a later date!!!