On May 30-June 1, 2003, 50 tandem teams from 17 states gathered in beautiful Alcoa, TN for the 2003 Tennessee Tandem Rally.  Friday's ride ran from Heritage High School in Maryville, TN down the scenic Old Walland Hwy to Old Cades Cove Rd to Hwy 321 with a rest stop at the "Y".  The ride was beautiful as was the weather.  Friday evening desserts were provided by the Atlanta Bread Company.  (We eat well at tandem rallies!)  Saturday awoke partly sunny and very windy (sustained winds were 15 mph with gust over 25 mph).  Saturday's ride went from Alcoa, TN through Maryville, TN to Tellico Lake and back to Maryville and its surroundings.  Saturday evening festivities were held at the Concord Yacht Club.  The food at Saturday's events was absolutely fabulous!  Sunday morning's ride took us through the pastoral country towns of Friendsville, TN and Louisville, TN (home of the Patterson's).  

Everyone had a great time at the first-ever Tennessee Tandem Rally.  We hope that there are many more to come!  Thanks to Tim and Sharon Patterson for hosting a great rally.