Do you prefer crowded rush, or slower pace?
We rode about 20 miles of GOOD trail.
Very nice.
I like being on lengths of trail;
Knowing those miles are my clear route.
Learning what you don’t want
Powerful part of choosing what you DO want.
Fast food breakfast to feed many quickly.
“Tim Horton’s,” new-to-me chain.
Getting out to beat heat as much as possible.
Prompting that early breakfast source.
Even with hi-tech weather info,
You really don’t know, until you live the day.
Susan & I walked to breakfast clad in
Raincoat & rain pants.
Nancy found report for
Better weather mid-morning.
Start time switched to 9:30.
Sometimes “the easy way” is NOT a cop-out!
Forecast of heavy rain,
Route with extremely steep hills—
Struggle up, rollercoaster down.
Decision was to shuttle all directly to Auburn.
What richness are connections bringing you?
Cazenovia, N.Y. is growing-up home of
Good Friend, Elizabeth;
Many years librarian colleague of Bob’s.
Her roots go back six generations here.
With that in mind, I sought out The Century House.
“Down” days can give new view.
Today I chose to remain off my bike.
I know that riding in the van gives
Totally different view of pedaled route.
Are you asking for help when you need it?
Four of our group,
Made sure I was on route today.
Putting me in “middle” of line,
Waiting at top of hill,
When I walked up.
What refreshment do you need?
Today we rode.
Weather, much cooler.
The remaining group,
Making up our “riding band” for next days
Numbers nine.
What transition are you navigating?
Another very high heat index day.
Decision not to ride.
Via company van,
We rode in AC vehicle to Albany.
Two trips required.
Adjusting to conditions on the ground.
Well, we didn’t all ride 23 miles.
Stan rode the whole 60-mile route.
Super-rider, Stan.
Day was a bit complicated,
Though well thought through.
Today’s heat index, forecast over 100.
Consider the power in a change of perspective.
I learned that “kill” means “river” in Dutch.
Makes the town name “better to my ear.”
On road at 6:45 a.m.
Attempt to beat-the-heat.
Trail beside Hudson River,
Lovely trees, great views.
What is fun down time for you?
I’ve had two long hill walks.
(Lest we get out of shape on rest day)
Neither involving bicycle.
From & to our hilltop motel,
To Nyack main street,
Mid-morning wander.